What is Shinjuku Maria?
Shinjuku Maria is a film first released in 1975. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1975
- Release date
- Mar 21, 1975
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.0/10
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Shinjuku Maria is a film first released in 1975. Catalogued under Drama.
Should you watch it?
“A determined reporter delves into Shinjuku’s hidden world of sex work.”
- Explores the gritty underbelly of Shinjuku through a journalist’s lens
- Directed by noted filmmaker Kōji Wakamatsu
- Runs a concise 67‑minute runtime
- Brief runtime may leave some narrative threads underdeveloped
- Adult subject matter may be unsettling for sensitive viewers
Watch it if you’re interested in Japanese social dramas that examine urban marginalization.
The film addresses adult themes and the realities of sex work, so viewer discretion is advised.
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What is the central plot of Shinjuku Maria?
It follows a female reporter as she investigates sex workers in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district.
When was Shinjuku Maria released?
The film premiered on March 21, 1975 in Japan.
Who directed Shinjuku Maria?
The movie was directed by Kōji Wakamatsu.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film’s length is approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes.
What genre does Shinjuku Maria belong to?
It is classified as a drama.
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