---
title: "Shinjuku Maria"
year: 1975
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shinjuku-maria-1975"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 700862
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 4.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Shinjuku Maria (1975) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shinjuku-maria-1975

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Shinjuku Maria is a film first released in 1975. Catalogued under Drama.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A determined reporter delves into Shinjuku’s hidden world of sex work."

### Why Watch
- Explores the gritty underbelly of Shinjuku through a journalist’s lens
- Directed by noted filmmaker Kōji Wakamatsu
- Runs a concise 67‑minute runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Brief runtime may leave some narrative threads underdeveloped
- Adult subject matter may be unsettling for sensitive viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film addresses adult themes and the realities of sex work, so viewer discretion is advised.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, social, introspective

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/shinjuku-maria-1975#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central plot of Shinjuku Maria?
It follows a female reporter as she investigates sex workers in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district.

### Q: When was Shinjuku Maria released?
The film premiered on March 21, 1975 in Japan.

### Q: Who directed Shinjuku Maria?
The movie was directed by Kōji Wakamatsu.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film’s length is approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes.

### Q: What genre does Shinjuku Maria belong to?
It is classified as a drama.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shinjuku Maria — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/700862)
- [Shinjuku Maria (1975) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/shinjuku-maria)

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