Black Tight Killers

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Black Tight Killers

1966

1h 27m

Action

Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

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5 Reviews

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A secret map leads to a fortune in gold, but war photographer Daisuke Hondo (Akira Kobayashi) is just attempting to get his girlfriend, Yoriko Sawanouchi (Chieko Matsubara), back from the thugs and gangsters who keep kidnapping her. Luckily, Daisuke is helped by a team of female ninjas armed with unusual weapons, such as deadly flying bubble gum and record discs that are as sharp as saw blades -- not to mention considerable go-go dancing abilities.

Derek Smith

Slant Magazine

Black Tight Killers is a perfect opportunity to discover a little-seen, pop-art-infused side of the Japanese New Wave.

Feb 26, 2024

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Pieter-Jan Van Haecke

Psychocinematography

Black Tight Killers is not only a stylish and visually dazzling romp with lots of action and sensuality, but a narrative that, by playing with the tropes of spy and gangster films, ends up light-heartedly piercing...

Apr 29, 2024

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

Black Tight Killers is a fun film that is very, very 1960s

Rated: 4/5

Mar 12, 2024

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

It’s silly, yet intentional, ridiculous, yet grounded, and romantic without removing agency from its characters. It’s got a lot going for it and it’s time a wider audience had the opportunity to explore it.

Feb 26, 2024

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Aug 16, 2005

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Audience Member

Apart from being ridiculously silly this movie is exceptionally pretty visually and has very nice soundtrack. Very tasty.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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A parody of sorts of a spy action movie which is very camp but hugely enjoyable. Using a mix of vivid colours, weird camera angles, sexy female assassins and lots of action sequences, this movie has plenty to keep the viewer more than entertained. Even though it may be somewhat of a parody, this movie is played straight with a high body count. The action is pretty exciting and come thick and fast. Akira Kobayashi is great who plays his role with a James Bond like flair. In fact there are several nods to 007 in this movie: the dance by 2 people sprayed completely in gold is one for example. The director has even admitted that due to Bond mania sweeping the world at the time, this movie was a direct response to it. You would have to think the people that came up with this movie was tripping out on something. Overall this is a great movie that's a lot of fun to watch. Seeing some ingenious devices such as the bomb in a golf ball or the bamboo bazooka to get out of a sticky situation is only a part of what makes this crazy movie work so well. If you're in need of a brainless diversion on a rainy day this movie could be what you need. It'll certainly leave you with a smile on your face as the end credits roll.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Yasuharu Hasebe

Director

Akira Kobayashi

Daisuke

Chieko Matsubara

Yoriko

Ryuzo Nakanishi

Writer

Naozumi Yamamoto

Original Music

Kazue Nagatsuka

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Synopsis

A secret map leads to a fortune in gold, but war photographer Daisuke Hondo (Akira Kobayashi) is just attempting to get his girlfriend, Yoriko Sawanouchi (Chieko Matsubara), back from the thugs and gangsters who keep kidnapping her. Luckily, Daisuke is helped by a team of female ninjas armed with unusual weapons, such as deadly flying bubble gum and record discs that are as sharp as saw blades -- not to mention considerable go-go dancing abilities.

Director: Yasuharu Hasebe
Screenwriter: Ryuzo Nakanishi
Production Co: Nikkatsu Corporation
Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Japanese
Runtime: 1h 27m
Sound Mix: Mono

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