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Release Year1969
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Horror
Votes30
DirectorTeruo Ishii
WritersTeruo Ishii, Masahiro Kakefuda
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsInferno of Torture
About Inferno of Torture
Japan nineteenth century. High demand for tattooed geisha generates an entire industry for their "production". Europeans pay more for tattooed beauties. Against this background, and considering the gorgeous tattooed women develop the history of confrontation between two highly skilled masters of tattoo.
Directed by Teruo Ishii, Inferno of Torture leans on a strong ensemble — Teruo Yoshida, Masumi Tachibana, Asao Koike — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1969.
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