Lady Snowblood
1973

Lady Snowblood

★ 7.6 / 10
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Directed by Toshiya Fujita
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Synopsis

Born in a women's prison, Yuki 'Lady Snowblood' Kashima dedicates her life to avenging her family. Trained as a lethal assassin, she hunts down the four men responsible for her mother's rape.

Did You Know?
  • Quentin Tarantino took inspiration from it for 'Kill Bill'.
  • The snow is often symbolic of Yuki's cold vengeance.
  • Based on a manga series called Shurayuki-hime.
  • It was originally released in Japan on New Year's Eve, 1973.
  • The movie spawned a sequel and a live-action television series.
Iconic Quotes
  • Revenge is a dish best served cold.
  • My father was... my mother was... revenge.
  • I'm a demon. I exist for vengeance.
  • Will the circle of vengeance ever end?
  • The price for your life will be your death!
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Why Eltorama recommends this film

Japanese film about a woman raised to be an assassin.
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Woman seeks revenge for her family's death and dishonor.