Wandering Ginza Butterfly

Wandering Ginza Butterfly

Poster
Directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi
Written by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi
Isao Matsumoto
Starring Meiko Kaji
Music by Toshiaki Tsushima
Distributed by Toei
Release dates
  • 1972 (1972) (Japan)
  • 2009 (2009) (U.S.)
Running time
 86 minutes
Country Japan
Language Japanese

Wandering Ginza Butterfly (銀蝶渡り鳥 Gincho Wataridori) is a 1972 Japanese gangster film directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi, and co-written with Isao Matsumoto. The movie stars Meiko Kaji and Tsunehiko Watase. The movie was followed with a 1972 sequel entitled Gincho Nagaremono: Mesuneko Bakuchi.

Plot

Nami, a Bōsōzoku leader, kills a high-ranking member of a yakuza organization, due to a turf war and is sent to prison. After serving three years, she finds a home living with her uncle at a pool hall. After meeting a pimp named Ryuji, she acquires a job as a hostess in Ginza, where she soon becomes very popular. However, her criminal past is not easily left behind. Further complicating matters is a local yakuza named Owada, who attempts to take control of the bar and kills Ryuji's sworn brother. Defending her uncle's business and seeking revenge, Nami goes after Owada.

Cast

References

    Wandering Ginza Butterfly at the Internet Movie Database


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