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Overall Rank: 9404
Average Rating: 2.6/4
# of Ratings: 8
Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/1974
Language: Japanese
Genre: Drama, Thriller
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Toshiya Fujita
Actors: Meiko Kaji, Juzo Itami, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Yoshio Harada, Shin Kishida, Tôru Abe
Plot: Following the events of Lady Snowblood - our heroine is tried and sentenced to death for her crimes. But on the way to the gallows she is recruited into the secret police and given the task of assassinating certain revolutionaries in exchange for saving her life. -- Chris Kavan
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"Lady Snowblood2" by Yojimbo
Yojimbo - wrote on 03/11/2012
Lady Snowblood is arrested and sentenced to death, but broken out of jail by a corrupt secret policeman who wishes to employ her talents to recover an incriminating document. Why this film is called "Love Song Of Vengeance" I have absolutely no idea because the plot is basically a half-hearted slice of political intrigue which in no way can replace the original concept of a lifelong blood vendetta against rapists and murderers. The idea is all a little vague and unconvincing and the supporting characters are allotted far too much screen time, taking focus away from Meiko Kaji herself who is obviously by far the most interesting character. It still looks nice but it lacks the action and inspiration of the original film (although Quentin still found enough "inspiration" to steal the idea …
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