---
title: "A Taxing Woman"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-taxing-woman-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 42011
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Taxing Woman (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-taxing-woman-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Taxing Woman is a 1987 comedy and crime film written and directed by Juzo Itami, released on September 26, 1987 in the US, with a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes. The plot follows intrepid tax investigator Ryoko Itakura as she targets Hideki Gondo, a suspected millionaire and proprietor of a thriving chain of seedy hourly hotels who has successfully hidden his assets from Japanese authorities.

The film explores a complicated, satirical battle of wits between Itakura and Gondo. It is recognized as a notable piece of Japanese cinema, directed by Juzo Itami and starring Nobuko Miyamoto as the title character working for the Japanese National Tax Agency.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An intrepid tax investigator matches wits with a millionaire hiding his assets."

### Why Watch
- Engages in a satirical battle of wits between a tax investigator and a suspected millionaire.
- Features the intrepid tax investigator Ryoko Itakura targeting a proprietor of seedy hourly hotels.
- Showcases a comedic and criminal clash over hidden assets and Japanese authorities.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers uninterested in a satirical story about tax evasion and financial investigations might want to skip it.
- Tone & Suitability: The film combines comedy and crime elements with a satirical tone and runs for 2 hours and 8 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #tax-investigation, #satirical-comedy, #battle-of-wits, #japanese-cinema, #crime-comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream A Taxing Woman?
Streaming availability is not specified in the provided sources, though they note the film can be found via movie databases.

### Q: Is A Taxing Woman worth watching?
It features a satirical battle of wits between a dedicated tax investigator and a wealthy hotel proprietor hiding assets.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch?
A Taxing Woman is a feature film released in 1987 rather than an episodic television series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Taxing Woman — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/42011)
- [A Taxing Woman (1987) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093502/fullcredits/)
- [A Taxing Woman - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Taxing_Woman)

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