Bad Girl (1963 film)

Bad Girl is a 1963 Japanese yakuza film (also known as a "pinky violence" film, although arguably predating the genre's formal establishment). The film was directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara and stars Yumi Shirakawa. It is known for its raw and violent depiction of the life of a young woman forced into prostitution and her subsequent involvement with the criminal underworld.

The film depicts the protagonist's descent into a life of crime and violence following traumatic experiences. It explores themes of exploitation, female agency (albeit limited), and the corrupting influence of poverty and societal pressures. The film's narrative centers on survival within a brutal and unforgiving environment, showcasing the protagonist's attempts to navigate the dangers presented by both the yakuza and other predatory figures.

Bad Girl is considered significant for its unflinching portrayal of violence and its exploration of the darker aspects of Japanese society during the period. Although not as widely recognized as some later entries in the pinky violence genre, it is seen as a precursor to the more explicit and stylized films that would follow in the late 1960s and 1970s. It remains a notable example of early Japanese exploitation cinema.