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Female Prisoner No. 701 Scorpion: Gaiden - Dormitory No. 41
Nami Matsushima is used as a spy by her first real boyfriend, a police detective named Sugimi, to investigate a drug smuggling ring. However, her role is discovered and she is raped by several drug dealers. It emerges that Sugimi was simply using Matsushima as a pretext to obtain a bribe from the Yakuza. Seeking revenge, Matsushima makes a failed attempt to stab Sugimi on the steps of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police headquarters. She is sentenced to do hard time in a women's prison, where she is given the number 701.
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Plot Summary
Nami Matsushima, codenamed "Scorpion," is imprisoned for avenging her father's death. Within the brutal confines of a women's prison, she navigates a world of corruption and violence, challenging the established order. Her raw determination and rebellious spirit make her a formidable force against the oppressive system. Scorpion fights for survival and justice in a place designed to break her.
Critical Reception
This film is part of a notorious exploitation film series known for its graphic violence and raw, rebellious female protagonist. While it garnered attention within cult film circles for its genre elements and Meiko Kaji's iconic performance, its critical reception outside of that niche is generally polarized, often criticized for its extreme content but praised for its unique style and feminist undertones.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its raw, uncompromising portrayal of female rage and rebellion.
Noted for its stylish direction and Meiko Kaji's iconic, powerful performance.
Criticized by some for gratuitous violence and exploitative themes.
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Fun Fact
Meiko Kaji's portrayal of Sasori (Scorpion) became so iconic that the character is often cited as an influence on later female anti-heroines in cinema.
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