What is Love and Crime?
Love and Crime is a film first released in 1969. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1969
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 27, 1969
- Studios
- Toei Company
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller
- Updated
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Love and Crime is a film first released in 1969. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Toei Company. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Four chilling true‑crime tales reveal Japan’s most notorious female murderers.”
- Anthology of true‑crime stories spanning three Japanese eras
- Focus on real historical murderers adds factual intrigue
- Blend of crime, drama, horror, and thriller tones
- Graphic depictions may be unsettling
- Short runtime restricts depth of each story
Watch it if you enjoy historical true‑crime anthologies with a dark, unsettling edge.
The film contains graphic violence and disturbing themes, making it suitable for mature audiences.
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What type of film is "Love and Crime"?
It is a 1969 Japanese anthology film that blends crime, drama, horror, and thriller elements.
How is the story presented?
The film consists of a series of short stories about bizarre crimes committed by women across the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras.
Which historical figures are featured?
It depicts four infamous Japanese female murderers: Takahashi Oden, Sada Abe, Kunihiko Kodaira, and a woman involved in the Toyokaku case.
What is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What content warnings should viewers be aware of?
The film includes graphic violence and disturbing criminal acts, suitable for mature audiences.
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