Progressive for the time of its production, this black comedy follows the undoing of a married TV producer and womaniser as the women in his life join forces in conspiring to kill him. Starring many representative figures of Japan’s silver screen, this stylish work by the director of Tokyo Olympiad is a rare treat praised by his contemporaries.

Screening from a 35mm print.

Duration:
105 minutes

Translated title:
Kuroi juunin no onna

Languages:
Japanese

Subtitles:
Full English

Country of origin:
Japan

Year of production:
1961