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Wandering Ginza Butterfly (1972): Cast

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Wandering Ginza Butterfly is a 1972 action thriller directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi, starring Meiko Kaji as Nami, Tsunehiko Watase and Haruo Tanaka. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Wandering Ginza Butterfly (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Kazuhiko Yamaguchi
Genres
Thriller , Action
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Toei Company
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Wandering Ginza Butterfly About?

The premise of Wandering Ginza Butterfly without spoilers.

After killing a yakuza member, imprisoned gang leader Nami (Meiko Kaji) is released three years later, shunned into the underworld of sex clubs and street gangs. She moves in with her uncle, a billiards‑hall owner, befriends pimp Ryuji (Tsunehiko Watase) and works at a Ginza hostess club. When a rival gang threatens the club, Nami fights back, wielding a pool cue to protect her uncle’s business and later a sword to exact bloody revenge.

Wandering Ginza Butterfly Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • pool table
  • sick woman
  • bar
  • hostess
  • ex convict
  • gangster
  • street gang
  • female yakuza
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Cast & crew

Wandering Ginza Butterfly Cast & Characters

Meiko Kaji leads the cast as Nami, with Tsunehiko Watase as Ryûji and Haruo Tanaka. Directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi; 26 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Wandering Ginza Butterfly

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From the director

More from Kazuhiko Yamaguchi

More films directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi: Big Magnum Kuroiwa, The Tragedy in the Devil-Mask Village, Karate for Life and Which Is Stronger, Karate or the Tiger?.

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Wandering Ginza Butterfly Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Original Trailer [Subtitled]
  • Trailer Official Trailer [Subtitled]
Details

Wandering Ginza Butterfly Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Gincho wataridori” and “Ginjo Wanderer”.

Also known as
  • Gincho wataridori
  • Ginjo Wanderer
  • Неприкаянная серебряная бабочка
  • 银蝶候鸟
  • 銀蝶候鳥

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FAQ

Wandering Ginza Butterfly FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Wandering Ginza Butterfly, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Wandering Ginza Butterfly?

Wandering Ginza Butterfly runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Wandering Ginza Butterfly released?

Wandering Ginza Butterfly was released on April 1, 1972.

Who directed Wandering Ginza Butterfly?

Wandering Ginza Butterfly was directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi.

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Who is in the cast of Wandering Ginza Butterfly?

Wandering Ginza Butterfly stars Meiko Kaji as Nami, Tsunehiko Watase as Ryûji and Haruo Tanaka, among 26 credited actors.

Does Wandering Ginza Butterfly have a post-credit scene?

No. Wandering Ginza Butterfly has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Wandering Ginza Butterfly in?

The original language of Wandering Ginza Butterfly is Japanese.

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