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Girl Boss Guerilla

Audience Score
62
Girl Boss Guerilla
Miko Sugimoto is the leader of the Red Helmet Gang, a biker girl gang from Shinjuku who wind up in Kyoto and make a bid to take over the local girl gangs there. Successful for a short time in ruling the streets it isn't long before Miko and her crew run afoul of the local Yakuza, and are forced to turn to Reiko Ike, a ronin Yakuza girl, and sister to one of the top Yakuza in Kyoto, for help, leading to a murderous showdown at a small coastal resort.
DirectorNorifumi Suzuki
WritersNorifumi SuzukiTakayuki Minagawa

Movie Details

Original Language:Japanese
Production Companies:Toei Company

Girl Boss

"Girl Bosses of 1970s Japan" is a collection of cult films that celebrate strong female leads and their adventures. Set against the backdrop of rival girl gangs and the Japanese underworld, these films showcase female empowerment and unconventional heroes. With action-packed sequences, including martial arts battles and car chases, the stories explore themes of loyalty, friendship, and the fight for territory. Despite their controversial themes, these films gained recognition for their bold portrayal of women, influencing fashion, anime, and manga. The enduring fan base and impact on martial arts culture solidify these films' place as cornerstone entries in the genre.