Women's Police 1969
Step into the neon-lit underbelly of Tokyo's Ginza district with *Women's Police* (1969), a gritty crime drama directed by Mio Ezaki.
Director: Mio Ezaki
Cast
Akira Kobayashi
Masaaki Kagari
Yukiyo Toake
Chiyoko Kujima
Yuji Odaka
Migiwasan Kato
Noriko Maki
Akiko Niwa
Mina Aoe
Yoko Koganei
Asao Uchida
Shuroku Takuma
Tatsuya Fuji
Masuda
Ichiro Kijima
Masako Akeboshi
Kanami
Meiko Kaji
Michiko Fukue
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Women's Police (1969) about?
*Women's Police* follows Kagari, a vigilante known as the "women's police-man," as he polices Tokyo's nightlife to protect hostesses and host bars from exploitation. When a murdered husband's widow seeks his help, he's drawn into a dangerous investigation that tests his loyalty and courage in a city where crime runs deep.
Who directed Women's Police?
Women's Police was directed by Mio Ezaki, a filmmaker known for his work in crime and action genres during Japan's golden era of exploitation cinema.
Who stars in Women's Police?
The film stars Akira Kobayashi as Kagari, Yukiyo Toake as Chiyoko, Yuji Odaka, Noriko Maki, and Mina Aoe in pivotal roles.
Is Women's Police (1969) worth watching?
For fans of gritty crime dramas and 1960s Japanese cinema, *Women's Police* offers a compelling blend of action and moral complexity. While unrated, its tight runtime and atmospheric storytelling make it a hidden gem worth exploring for those seeking something raw and unapologetic.
How long is Women's Police?
Women's Police has a runtime of 82 minutes.
About Women's Police (1969) — A Gritty Crime Drama of Justice and Survival
Step into the neon-lit underbelly of Tokyo's Ginza district with *Women's Police* (1969), a gritty crime drama directed by Mio Ezaki. This 82-minute action-packed film follows Kagari (Akira Kobayashi), a tough-as-nails protector known as the "women's police-man," who navigates the shadowy world of bars, cabarets, and hostesses. His mission? To shield vulnerable women from exploitation, ensure customers pay their dues, and maintain order in a city where danger lurks around every corner. When Chiyoko (Yukiyo Toake), a former hostess turned widow, seeks his help after her husband's murder, Kagari uncovers a web of deceit and violence that tests his resolve like never before.
Ezaki crafts a tense, atmospheric tale where morality is blurred and survival is key. With its pulsating energy and morally ambiguous characters, *Women's Police* delivers a raw, unflinching look at justice in a world that doesn't play fair. The film blends crime and action seamlessly, offering a snapshot of 1960s Japan's social tensions through its hard-hitting narrative.
