Bofsensai Just gotta add in another review of this sublime film: most have probably come across this as a curiosity that 'inspired' the Tarantino 'Kill Bill's, but even if not, you should seek this out still, for considering this was put together in the early seventies, it's director Norifumi Suzuki (as credited in the trailer) who was inspired. Beautiful rich colours, complemented by luscious costumes - mostly kimonos, but Swedish 'porno' (that description is in the trailer!) import, Christina Lindberg also sports some beauties, like in the gambling scene in a bright green huge bustled dress.But it's the bathhouse scene, in which Ocho - gorgeous anime like big eyed beauty Reiko Ike (reminiscent of an almost Oriental Helen Mirren I'd say - especially in a sorta her 'Red' era) - that is justifiably famous as she swordplay deals with all the baddies completely butt naked, with the emphasis on 'butt'* as there are plenty of shots of her suchlike cavorting about doing her stuff! (I liked the first baddie sliced up as soon as she rose from her tub, so that he - presumably - mortally wounded leaps up to launch himself directly and accurately into the just vacated barrel sized tub.) (* And gonna guess Norifumi must've been rather fond of the female rear end: several turn up, including Christina's - literally so, turned up!) That's when it surely becomes what should have been it's English language title, 'The Bare Breasted Avengeress (or Samurai-ess)' as Reiko first flashes her alluring, one (genuinely?) tattooed, breasts. (no doubt, distracts the baddies from their eliminate her task?) Later you get another now incongruous (in)famous torture scene in which Ocho is, natch, bare breasted again, now in a commonly Japanese bondage fond style chain bound way, so to be whipped by (English?!) spy Christina, titillatingly in front of head baddie, but incongruously because also in front of several (earlier flick-knife wielding!) nuns and back lit stained glass pic of Jesus Christ in cross crucified passion. Startling, as I couldn't get any reason why Christianity symbolism should suddenly enter a supposedly Shinto era culture: NOTE: MAJOR SPOILER ALERT HINT HERE: but it does then presage now even what surely George Lucas (shamefully!) nicked for his Star Wars sequel, as the head baddie's maid (who earlier also watched Ocho's torture, too) later approaches Ocho now rope bound up again, arms behind back strung up in the middle of the 'chapel (?)' to deliver the surprise matriarchal version of the now famed Darth Vader line to Luke! Stunning. Plus you get more almost live action anime style when Christina first claps eyes on hero Shinuske (Tadeshi Narise), his hair flopping seductively over one eye which to eye her for instant lovestruck with her ("Clistina'!) and latterly on a train, done up in a cloak up to his chin. All anime smouldering moodiness, indeed. Latterly, there's more incongruity with their protracted death scene accompanied by lounge style music; on which, earlier more soundtrack pluses, in that backing the finale Ocho dispatches all the baddies (even with early blood spray efx), there's an almost Pink Floyd 'Zabriskie Point' outtakes like bluesy type score - so big kudos there to soundtrack scorer, Ichiro Araki, too. All in all, for its age, this way above that era's fare. My advice: miss this at your cinematic art form knowledge and experience peril!

ElijahCSkuggs Sex? Fury? Holy! Moly! This is just another flick in the long line of awesome titles that I've just now gotten to check out. Why do I keep doing this to myself? Of course this movie would be entertaining. It's from Japan. It's from the 70s. It has Lindberg…it has the words, Sex and Fury in the title. Really, what else do you need to know about this movie? Nothing? Great! Go watch it already!You do want to know more? Yeah? Alright. We got a tatted up babe named Ocho, who's grown to be an ass-whooping, belly-stabbing and high-roller gambling beauty of epic proportions that is also the epitome of a blood-thirsty babe who resides on Revenge Boulevard in the town of Boobsnbloodville. Teaming up with anarchist tough guy who came in dead last place in the Sneak Attack World Championships, they're both out for bloody, vengeful satisfaction. Toss in some other entertaining sub-plots and ya got Sex and Fury.Like I said above, this flick is a must see if you like stuff like blood, swords, babes, boobs, Lindberg, tattoos, and revenge. If you don't like any of that stuff you just suck. You do. You've sucked at life before, and most likely, you'll suck at life when you're an old sucking fart.Sex and Fury, with its impressive production values and eye-popping visuals, easily trumps any of today's attempts at sensual toughness. Besides Lindberg's pretty weak acting skills that had me smirking, this flick delivers on basically all cylinders. What a treat this flick is. Remember when you were praying for Kate Beckinsale or some other female action star's top to come off when she was kicking those bad guy's butts? Well, this flick answered your prayers.

Witchfinder General 666 "Furyô anego den: Inoshika Ochô" aka. "Sex And Fury" of 1973 is a great example for "Pinky Violence", the Japanese exploitation sub-genre often featuring hot female assassins, and always featuring lots of sleaze and violence. One of Japan's greatest exploitation goddesses, the ravishing Reiko Ike, stars in the role of Ochô, a sexy gambling-lady, thief and swords-woman who is out for bloody revenge. I don't want to give too much of the storyline away, but I can assure that "Sex And Fury" is an absolute priority for lovers of Japanese cult-cinema. The film has several resemblances to Toshiya Fujita's exploitation-masterpiece "Shurayukihime" (aka. "Lady Snowblood", 1973) starring the great Meiko Kaji, and while both films are blood-soaked and immensely stylish, this one is incomparably sleazier. As it is the case with "Lady Snowblood" this is often cited as an inspiration for Tarantino's (great) "Kill Bill". And it is indeed true that "Sex And Fury" clearly inspired the film. While I enjoyed "Kill Bill" immensely, however, I don't think that films like "Lady Snowblood" (the main inspiration) and "Sex And Fury" need this attribute. If I was considered, every "Kill Bill"-DVD-cover would say "Inspired by Japanese Exploitation Classics such as 'Lady Snowblood' and 'Sex And Fury'" instead (I am well aware that this is not how things work out, however).As mentioned above, the stunningly beautiful Reiko Ike is both incredibly sexy and super-cool in the leading role of the seductive and lethal lady Ochô, who often fights bare-breasted (or completely nude), exposing her very presentable tattoos. European sex-star Christina Lindberg stars as a young Western agent. Many might disagree with me here, but Lindberg and the cheesy love story her character is involved in, were pretty much the only elements I didn't like about this film. Lindberg is a beauty, but her voice is annoying as hell and made me understand why her character in "Thriller: En Grym Film" was mute. The supporting cast includes several regulars of Japanese exploitation cinema, such as Yôko Mihara, who often played female bully characters in films such as "Joshuu 701-gô: Sasori" (aka. "Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion", the first of the brilliant Sasori films starring Meiko Kaji), and "Zero Woman Red Handcuffs" (1974). Without spoiling anything of the plot, it is secure to say that "Sex And Fury" combines all the elements admirers of 70s exploitation made in Nippon should appreciate: merciless revenge, tons of stylish and ultra-bloody carnage, lots of sleaze and female nudity, constant action and great camera work, a funky soundtrack, fantastic style in all aspects and a vengeful and ravishing heroine played by none other than the great Reiko Ike! In short: Pure Japanese exploitation greatness, and an absolute must-see for all my fellow Cult-cinema-enthusiasts!

EVOL666 SEX AND FURY is a classic of the Toei "pinky-violence" (Japanese films typically of the 70's containing heavy violence and lots of nudity and simulated sex...)genre. A strong plot, beautiful cinematography, and a decent amount of swordplay and tits-and-ass make this one a winner.The story surrounds Ocho - a female gambler, thief, master swordswoman...basically an all-around badass. When a fellow gambler is killed, his dying wish is for Ocho to retrieve his sister from the brothel that she's been sold to. Ocho agrees and begins a journey that will ultimately lead her to her own father's murderers - and revenge is sweet...SEX AND FURY is so well made that it is hard to view this one strictly as a pinky-violence or exploit film. The cinematography is amazing, the fight choreography is well done, the acting is very good, the sets are elaborate, and the plot is tight and well thought out. A MAJOR high point for this film is that it also co-stars the GORGEOUS Christina Lindberg, of THRILLER: A CRUEL PICTURE fame, as a sexy British (?) spy - and of course she's showing plenty of skin in this one, too.My only real gripe with SEX AND FURY is that there could have been a lot more violence. I would have been happier if the violence was more on par with films like the LONE WOLF AND CUB series, for example. Even so, I would definitely recommend this to fans of the aforementioned LONE WOLF AND CUB films, the ZATOICHI series, LADY SNOWBLOOD, etc...and for fans of Lindberg - seeing her naked is always a treat...Recommended 8/10