This
is one of numerous Hot Springs Geisha movies produced
in Japan between 1968-72. Each follows a similar plotline, as curious
gentlemen visit a remote hot springs resort for a sexual experience
with a uniquely gifted prostitute. For this entry, newcomer Reiko Ike
stars as a geisha who has a vagina with quivering walls [producing the
sensation of worms wiggling around], thus giving Reiko the nickname
Mimizu (Earthworm). As with other entries in this series, many explorers
visit the hot springs brothel to try her on for size with varied results.
Controversy
surrounded this film when actress Reiko Ike announced to the Media that
she was 'under age,' claiming that she had lied about her age
to Toei studios, and that she was - in fact - sixteen years old. Even
though Japan has no law against teens performing in pink movies, Reiko's
confession caused a Media frenzy. That publicity turned this film into
the studio's biggest hit of 1972. Miss Ike would continue her career
into many sexy actioners (FEMALE
YAKUZA TALE, SEX
AND FURY, et al) before her unexpected retirement in
1980. Incidentally, this film was also the debut for another beloved
pink starlet Miki Sugimoto of ZERO
WOMAN fame.
Japanese
film with English subtitles; widescreen format,
uncut version (89 min.), DVD encoded for ALL REGION NTSC, playable on
any
American machine. Extras include selected trailers.
