Ian is joined by Rob Simpson of Directors Uncut to discuss Japanese actor Meiko Kaji. Kaji rose to fame in Japan in the late 60s/early 70s playing strong outlaw roles. We cover three of her most popular films.

Stray Cat Rock: Delinquent Girl Boss (1970). Directed by Yasuharu Hasebe. Starring Akiko Wada, Koji Wada

Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion (1972). Directed by Shun'ya Ito. Starring Rie Yokoyama, Yayoi Watanabe and Yoko Mihara

Lady Snowblood (1973). Directed by Toshiya Fujita. Starring Toshio Kurosawa, Masaaki Daimon and Miyoko Akaza

Rob Simpson is an independent filmaker and podcaster and hosts Directors Uncut. You can find Robs work here https://t.co/977duwKHQZ