A Taxing Woman

Name: A Taxing Woman
Director: Jūzō Itami
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1987-01-01
Duration: 128 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Nobuko Miyamoto, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Masahiko Tsugawa, Yasuo Daichi, Kinzō Sakura

1987Dir. Jūzō Itami2h 8m

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Runtime2h 8m

Released1987

DirectorJūzō Itami

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So, 'A Taxing Woman' is this wonderfully quirky blend of comedy and crime that really stands out in the late '80s Japanese cinema landscape. Jūzō Itami crafts a narrative that balances sharp humor with the serious undertones of tax evasion and financial deceit. The pacing is quite engaging, with Ryoko Itakura’s relentless pursuit of Hideki Gondo providing a rhythm that's both exhilarating and oddly reflective. The performances are spot-on, especially from Nobuko Miyamoto as Itakura, who brings a fierce yet relatable energy to her character. It’s interesting how the film dives into the underbelly of capitalism through this lens, using practical effects and some clever writing to explore themes of morality and greed without ever losing its comedic edge. Just a unique watch, really.

Distinctive blend of comedy and crimeEngaging performances, especially by Nobuko MiyamotoExplores themes of capitalism and morality