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Girl Boss: 7 Film Collection (1971-1974) | 6-Disc Region-Free (Blu-Ray) Set

$39.99

Contains all 7 films, 5 HD sourced, 2 DVD sourced (upscaled).

Region Free, English Subtitled.

Title: Girl Boss: Queen Bee Strikes (1971)

Alternate Title: Sukeban burûsu: Mesubachi no gyakushû

Genre: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Synopsis:
Set in the 1970s, the film follows a girl boss navigating the challenges of leading a female gang within the male-dominated yakuza society. She must defend her position against rival female leaders and the overarching yakuza boss, inspiring loyalty among her followers in a world rife with violence and betrayal.

Cast and Crew:

  • Director: Norifumi Suzuki
  • Writer: Norifumi Suzuki
  • Cast:
    • Reiko Ike as Girl Boss
    • Yukie Kagawa as Jun, Girl Boss’s rival
    • Shinsuke Taki as Eiji Sugioka, Girl Boss’s rich boyfriend
    • Hiroshi Miyauchi as Girl Boss’s yakuza boyfriend
    • Tōru Abe as Akimoto, Yakuza Boss

IMDb Link:
Girl Boss: Queen Bee Strikes (1971)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

  1. Bob McQueen – ★★★★☆
    “Athens Girl Gang isn’t here to take any shit. They got rules, and one of them means not falling in love with any men except Jiro and Eiji know what’s up! If I’m being honest, I eat this sh*t up. It’s like candy. Overly dramatic, sweaty s&xualized gang fights. There’s a motorcycle s&x competition at one point. Reiko Ike and Miki Sugimoto and plenty of b00bs. R@pe and punishment. Toei goodness.”
  2. hole_money – ★★★☆☆
    “Relatable. Maybe the first time Reiko Ike and Miki Sugimoto feature together, could be wrong. Sugimoto taking a more backseat role than what would follow, Reiko Ike ruling every scene she’s in. That fight sequence between Ike and her boss nemesis around the hour mark, all manic hand-held camera juxtaposed with the natural surroundings, is pure golden Japanese exploitation cinema at its finest. This may not be top tier in the pinku genre, the final third meanders from its premise significantly…”
  3. David – ★★★½☆
    “When movies too far into exploitation territory they often lose me, but this was an exception. It’s got such a great lead and wonderful over the top melodrama to go with the insanity that ‘I was beaten by the girl boss’ guts’ as one of her defeated foes says. Don’t know if I’ll watch all 7, but I’ll keep going and see what happens.”

Meta Description:
“Girl Boss: Queen Bee Strikes” (1971), directed by Norifumi Suzuki, is a Japanese action-drama exploring the challenges of a female gang leader within the yakuza society, highlighting themes of loyalty, power struggles, and resilience.

Title: Girl Boss: Queen Bee’s Challenge (1972)

Alternate Title: Mesubachi no chosen

Genre: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Synopsis:
Two rival girl gang leaders, Maki and Yuri, clash over territory in Kyoto and Osaka. Their rivalry is exploited by a cunning yakuza boss who proposes a degrading challenge to determine the superior leader. Facing humiliation, the two women unite against the yakuza, leading to a violent confrontation that tests their strength and loyalty.

Cast and Crew:

  • Director: Norifumi Suzuki
  • Writer: Norifumi Suzuki
  • Cast:
    • Reiko Ike as Maki, Girl Boss of Kyoto
    • Chiyoko Kazama as Yuri, Girl Boss of Osaka
    • Asao Koike as Masayoshi Kurochi, Yakuza Boss
    • Ichirô Araki as Ichirô
    • Miki Sugimoto as Tomoko

IMDb Link:
Queen Bee’s Challenge (1972)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

  1. Uriah43 – ★★★☆☆
    “This movie involves two all-female gangs by the names of ‘the Pearl Gang’ and a relatively new group to Kyoto called ‘the Black Lily Gang’. The Pearl Gang is led by a woman named ‘Maki’ (Reiko Ike) while the Black Lily gang is led by woman named ‘Yuri’ (Chiyoko Kazama) and each are bitter enemies of the other. As it so happens, both of them are operating on the turf of a local Yakuza gang known as ‘the Kuroji Group’ which limits their ability to be more than a minor nuisance to certain people here and there. In any case, when the Kuroji Group comes up with a plan involving these young ladies it creates a serious problem for all concerned. Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that this was a somewhat interesting crime-drama with several humorous scenes thrown in occasionally for good measure. On the minus side, it lacked cohesion from one scene to another and some of the fight scenes could have used some improvement as well. That being the case, I have rated this movie accordingly. Slightly below average.”

Meta Description:
“Girl Boss: Queen Bee’s Challenge” (1972), directed by Norifumi Suzuki, is a Japanese action-drama featuring rival girl gang leaders Maki and Yuri, who unite against a manipulative yakuza boss in a tale of strength, loyalty, and rebellion.

Title: Girl Boss: Guerilla (1972)

Alternate Title: Sukeban gerira

Genre: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Synopsis:
A biker girl gang from Shinjuku, led by Sachiko, arrives in Kyoto aiming to dominate the local delinquent scene. Their aggressive expansion leads to clashes with rival gangs and entanglements with the local yakuza. As tensions escalate, they seek assistance from Nami, a lone yakuza girl with familial ties to Kyoto’s criminal underworld, culminating in a violent showdown.

Cast and Crew:

  • Director: Norifumi Suzuki
  • Writers:
    • Takayuki Minagawa
    • Norifumi Suzuki
  • Cast:
    • Miki Sugimoto as Sachiko
    • Reiko Ike as Nami
    • Emi Jō as Yuki
    • Linda Kimoto as Linda
    • Naomi Oka as Ukko

IMDb Link:
Girl Boss: Guerilla (1972)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

  1. Jon Peters – ★★★★☆
    “In one of the great pinky violence films of the era, GIRL BOSS GUERILLA stands as a pinnacle in terms of the talent in front and behind the camera, all at their peak. Directed by the madman exploitation king Norifumi Suzuki, the film is a subversive take on the sukeban films of the time, along with the American biker gang movie, popularized by EASY RIDER. The film stars the two Queens of Pinky Violence, Miki Sugimoto and Reiko Ike, as rivals turned allies. Sugimoto’s performance is particularly noteworthy; she’s so open here—charming, beautiful, badass—and has a strange but alluring romance with a boxer that’s oddly cute. This could be her best role in these films. GIRL BOSS GUERILLA is 84 minutes of wonderful Japanese exploitation.”
  2. guisreis – ★★★☆☆
    “This is a good pinky violence film, with a lot of action, nudity, and some humor. The plot is simple but effective, and the characters are charismatic. The rivalry and subsequent alliance between Miki Sugimoto and Reiko Ike’s characters add depth to the story. However, some scenes might be disturbing due to their violent and exploitative nature. Overall, it’s an entertaining film for fans of the genre.”
  3. Jonathan White – ★★★★☆
    “GIRL BOSS GUERILLA is a standout in the pinky violence genre, delivering a blend of action, drama, and exploitation. The film’s pacing is brisk, and the direction by Norifumi Suzuki is stylish. Miki Sugimoto and Reiko Ike deliver strong performances, bringing complexity to their roles. The film doesn’t shy away from depicting the harsh realities of gang life, making it a gritty and engaging watch.”

Meta Description:
“Girl Boss: Guerilla” (1972), directed by Norifumi Suzuki, is a Japanese action-drama that follows an all-female biker gang’s tumultuous rise in Kyoto’s underworld, leading to violent confrontations with rival gangs and the yakuza.

Title: Girl Boss: Revenge (1973)

Alternate Title: Sukeban

Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Synopsis:
A group of delinquent girls escape from a detention transport and find themselves caught in an Osaka gangland war. They form their own gang, The Gypsies, and navigate the treacherous underworld, seeking revenge against those who wronged them.

Cast and Crew:

  • Director: Norifumi Suzuki
  • Writers:
    • Takayuki Minagawa
    • Norifumi Suzuki
    • Kiyohide Ôhara
  • Cast:
    • Miki Sugimoto as Kantô Komasa
    • Reiko Ike as Maya
    • Misuzu Ôta as Suzue
    • Hiromi Sairaiji as Momoko
    • Ryôko Ema as Ryôko

IMDb Link:
Girl Boss Revenge: Sukeban (1973)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

  1. cat – ★★★☆☆
    “GIRL BOSS REVENGE: SUKEBAN is the fourth film in the GIRL BOSS series, coming after the great GIRL BOSS GUERRILLA, and is the final film in the series to be directed by exploitation legend Norifumi Suzuki (SCHOOL OF THE HOLY BEAST). SUKEBAN is a lot like many of these pinky violence films, as it’s largely its own story so you can easily jump in and enjoy.”
  2. Rui Ozpinhead – ★★☆☆☆
    “Miki Sugimoto and Reiko Ike are back although they’re playing different characters while remaining pretty much the same ones. Reiko Ike has even less screen time than in the previous film. It’s baffling this is now the fourth film in a series. It didn’t start strong and it has steadily remained at that level or worse. I find it hard to believe the nude naughty bits were enough to make it so popular to warrant this many films.”
  3. Slipthrough Dan – ★★☆☆☆
    “So far this is the low point in the series for me. I just didn’t care for the story all that much and the fact that it feels like it generally takes place in one location doesn’t help. It’s also a little too torture-y for my taste.”

Meta Description:
“Girl Boss: Revenge” (1973), also known as “Sukeban,” is a Japanese action thriller directed by Norifumi Suzuki. The film follows a group of delinquent girls who escape custody, form their own gang, and become entangled in the Osaka underworld, seeking vengeance against their adversaries.

Title: Girl Boss: Escape from Reform School (1973)

Alternate Title: Sukeban: Kankain dassô

Genre: Action, Crime

Plot Synopsis:
Ruriko Aoki and her fellow inmates break free from a corrupt reform school more interested in defrauding the government than rehabilitating its charges. Each woman has her own reasons for escaping, leading them down separate paths. With the assistance of a fugitive mechanic, Ruriko dreams of leaving Japan behind, but the authorities are always one step behind her.

Cast and Crew:

  • Director: Sadao Nakajima
  • Writers: Katsuhiko Kamoi, Sadao Nakajima
  • Cast:
    • Miki Sugimoto as Ruriko Aoki
    • Yûko Kanô as Mina Matsumoto
    • Hiroko Isayama as Kyôko Maki
    • Rika Sudô as Maki Hirota
    • Tsunehiko Watase as Yôichi Kikumura

IMDb Link:
Girl Boss: Escape from Reform School (1973)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

  1. AsphaltJunglist – ★★★★☆
    “Top quality pinky violence/sukeban from Toei features Miki Sugimoto leading an ensemble cast of fellow reform-school-escapees. It starts off as a Women in Prison film essentially (reform school as the title states, but prison in every other way), with plenty of what you’d come to expect from a film like this;…”
  2. fifolet88 – ★★★☆☆
    “No Reiko Ike, the first in the series, but Miki Sugimoto is back. I have to say I was surprised the fifth movie turned out to be the best of the series so far with the tightest script. Is far from a great movie but unlike the previous ones this managed to prevent my attention from wandering off while watching it. Perhaps it was the change in director. It’s the female Japanese version of Cool…”

Meta Description:
“Girl Boss: Escape from Reform School” (1973), directed by Sadao Nakajima, is a Japanese action-crime film following Ruriko Aoki and her fellow inmates as they escape a corrupt reform school, each pursuing their own path to freedom while evading relentless authorities.

Title: Girl Boss: Diamond Showdown (1974)

Alternate Title: Sukeban: Taiman Shobu

Genre: Action, Drama

Plot Synopsis:
Keiko Aizawa, a vengeance-driven woman, embarks on a relentless quest to avenge her older sister’s death. Her journey plunges her into the violent underworld of girl gangs and yakuza, where she confronts formidable adversaries and navigates treacherous alliances. As Keiko delves deeper into this perilous realm, she must confront her own limits and the moral complexities of her pursuit.

Cast and Crew:

  • Director: Ikuo Sekimoto
  • Writers:
    • Tatsuhiko Kamoi
    • Masahiro Shimura
  • Cast:
    • Reiko Ike as Keiko Aizawa
    • Tsunehiko Watase as Kuroki Tatsuya
    • Ryôko Ema as Kuroki Eri / Razor Eri
    • Ritsuko Fujiyama as Miwa Tatibana
    • Mitsuko Aoi as Mayumi

YouTube Trailer:
Girl Boss: Diamond Showdown (1974) Japanese Language Trailer

IMDb Link:
Girl Boss: Diamond Showdown (1974)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

  1. Uriah43 – ★★★☆☆
    “After being sent to juvenile detention for attempted murder, Keiko Aizawa finds herself having to fight off an entire cell-block led by a woman named Miwa Tatibana. Fortunately, Keiko quickly adapts and after a year of fighting, she becomes the most respected woman there. Upon release, she seeks revenge on Miwa but discovers that finding her is more complicated than anticipated, making numerous enemies in the process. While the film had at least one subplot too many, causing it to seem a bit rushed, it wasn’t necessarily terrible. Slightly below average.”

Meta Description:
“Girl Boss: Diamond Showdown” (1974), directed by Ikuo Sekimoto, is a Japanese action-drama following Keiko Aizawa’s relentless quest to avenge her sister’s death, leading her into the violent underworld of girl gangs and yakuza.

Title: Girl Boss: Crazy Ball Game (1974)

Alternate Title: Sukeban: Tamatsuki asobi

Genre: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Synopsis:
After being released from reform school, the leader of an all-female gang and her cohorts find themselves at odds with a rival girl gang allied with a powerful Yakuza boss. Teaming up with a skilled thief, they devise a plan to rob the Yakuza’s clandestine diamond transport. Their success leads to deadly consequences as the Yakuza boss seeks revenge, targeting the gang members one by one. The survivors launch a daring assault on the Yakuza’s island headquarters, leading to a violent and tragic confrontation.

Cast and Crew:

  • Director: Ikuo Sekimoto
  • Writer: Ikuo Sekimoto
  • Cast:
    • Yûko Kanô as Kyôko Maki
    • Noboru Shiraishi as Gorô Saijô
    • Tôru Abe as Sôtarô Tachibana
    • Ryôko Ema as Mina
    • Nobuo Kaneko as Einosuke Oki

YouTube Trailer:
Girl Boss: Crazy Ball Game (1974) Trailer – English Subtitles

IMDb Link:
Sukeban: Tamatsuki asobi (1974)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

  1. Philbert Dy – ★★★★☆
    “This movie rules. I will contend that sukeban in general is the best subgenre of Pinku. It’s as problematic as the rest, but the tropes specific to this subgenre help offset some of that. What we tend to get are scenes of women being loyal to each other, forming a bond to rail against a society that seems intent on keeping them down. I can never be certain that any of this was intended, but these movies have always struck as being inherently subversive, if only for portraying the strength of women when they work together.”
  2. Grant McLanaghan – ★★★½☆
    “One billion yen! Let’s go shopping!”
  3. Slipthrough Dan – ★★★☆☆
    “Opening shot: 2 gangs line up under a bridge. I will contend that sukeban in general is the best subgenre of Pinku. It’s as problematic as the rest, but the tropes specific to this subgenre help offset some of that. What we tend to get are scenes of women being loyal to each other, forming a bond to rail against a society that seems intent on keeping them down. I can never be certain that any of this was intended, but these movies have always struck as being inherently subversive, if only for portraying the strength of women when they work together.”

Meta Description:
“Girl Boss: Crazy Ball Game” (1974), directed by Ikuo Sekimoto, is a Japanese action-drama that follows an all-female gang’s conflict with rival gangs and the Yakuza, leading to a high-stakes heist and a violent showdown.

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