Female Prisoner Scorpion: #701's Grudge Song
Female Prisoner Scorpion: #701's Grudge Song

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Female Prisoner Scorpion: #701's Grudge Song

1973
Movie
89 min
Japanese

Nami is once again on the run from the law but is saved by an old classmate who works at a strip club. Through a subsequent conversation they discover they both have a score to settle with a particular crooked cop. However, Nami has doubts about ever trusting a man.

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IMDb6.6/10
Director: Yasunori TsurutaGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Nami Matsushima, codenamed 'Scorpion', is released from prison with a mission: to infiltrate a corrupt corporation and exact revenge for her lover's death. She must navigate a treacherous world of deceit, violence, and betrayal, using her formidable skills to bring down those responsible. Her path is fraught with danger as she faces ruthless enemies and must confront the ghosts of her past.

Critical Reception

As the fourth installment in the iconic 'Female Prisoner Scorpion' series, #701's Grudge Song continues the franchise's legacy of brutal action and gritty storytelling. While perhaps not as groundbreaking as its predecessors, it delivers a satisfying dose of revenge-fueled exploitation cinema, praised for Meiko Kaji's commanding performance and its unflinching depiction of female empowerment through violence. Audience reception remains strong among fans of the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Meiko Kaji delivers another compelling performance as the iconic 'Scorpion'.

  • The film offers a satisfying, albeit familiar, revenge narrative.

  • Features the series' trademark blend of stylized violence and exploitation elements.

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Fun Fact

Meiko Kaji's distinctive eye-patch became a signature element of the 'Female Prisoner Scorpion' character, adding to her formidable and mysterious persona.

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