A Taxing Woman's Return 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 127 minutes
- Director
- Jūzō Itami
- Network
- Itami Productions
- Where to Stream
- Criterion Channel
What is A Taxing Woman's Return?
A Taxing Woman's Return is a 1988 Japanese comedy film written and directed by Juzo Itami. Released on January 15, 1988, in Japan, the film runs for two hours and seven minutes and spans the comedy, mystery, thriller, and drama genres.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 127 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 15, 1988
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- Itami Productions
- Genres
- Comedy, Mystery, Thriller, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 56 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~127 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Itami Productions
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Overview
A Taxing Woman's Return is a 1988 Japanese comedy film written and directed by Juzo Itami. Released on January 15, 1988, in Japan, the film runs for two hours and seven minutes and spans the comedy, mystery, thriller, and drama genres. It serves as the sequel to the director's 1987 comedy film titled A Taxing Woman. In this feature, the tough-as-nails government taxing agent Ryōko Itakura returns to the screen. This time, her mission requires her to figure out a way to expose a fanatical religious cult that is led by a corrupt sociopath.
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“A gripping exploration of comedy and mystery that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is A Taxing Woman's Return worth watching?
A Taxing Woman's Return holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 56 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Mystery for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie A Taxing Woman's Return and when was it released?
A Taxing Woman's Return is a feature film with a runtime of 127 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.
Who directed A Taxing Woman's Return?
A Taxing Woman's Return was directed by Jūzō Itami.
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