Playful White Fingers Blu-ray Arrives Oct 13 from 88 Films
88 Films releases Toru Murakawa's 1972 Roman Porno drama starring Ichirô Araki and Hiroko Isayama on Blu-ray, with HD transfer and new extras
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Playful White Fingers (1972), directed by Toru Murakawa and starring Ichirô Araki, Hiroko Isayama and Gô Awazu, arrives on Blu-ray from 88 Films on October 13. Released early in Nikkatsu's Roman Porno line, the film follows smalltown Yuki as she drifts into Tokyo's criminal underworld. The release is Region B locked.
The disc features a high-definition transfer presenting the original 2.35:1 aspect ratio and the film in Japanese with optional English subtitles. Technical and editorial supplements include an audio commentary, a new interview with Toru Murakawa, and a filmed introduction.
Playful White Fingers (1972), directed by Toru Murakawa and starring Ichirô Araki, Hiroko Isayama and Gô Awazu, arrives on Blu-ray from 88 Films on October 13. Released early in Nikkatsu's Roman Porno line, the film follows smalltown Yuki as she drifts into Tokyo's criminal underworld. The release is Region B locked.
The disc features a high-definition transfer presenting the original 2.35:1 aspect ratio and the film in Japanese with optional English subtitles. Technical and editorial supplements include an audio commentary, a new interview with Toru Murakawa, and a filmed introduction.
Highlights among the supplements include the new interview with Toru Murakawa and the audio commentary by Amber T and Jasper Sharp, both of which contextualise the film within 1970s Nikkatsu and Murakawa's later career.
Release Contents:
- High-definition transfer (2.35:1): Film presented in original aspect ratio
- Audio commentary by Amber T and Jasper Sharp: Track discussing film and context
- Exclusive new interview with Toru Murakawa: Newly recorded interview with the director
- Brand new filmed introduction by Kei Chiba: Short on-camera intro
- Stills gallery: Production and publicity images
- Trailer: Theatrical preview
- Scrap Cars and the Death of Affect: Booklet essay by Dimitri Ianni: Printed essay included with the release
Release Date: October 13, 2025
Highlights among the supplements include the new interview with Toru Murakawa and the audio commentary by Amber T and Jasper Sharp, both of which contextualise the film within 1970s Nikkatsu and Murakawa's later career.
Release Contents:
- High-definition transfer (2.35:1): Film presented in original aspect ratio
- Audio commentary by Amber T and Jasper Sharp: Track discussing film and context
- Exclusive new interview with Toru Murakawa: Newly recorded interview with the director
- Brand new filmed introduction by Kei Chiba: Short on-camera intro
- Stills gallery: Production and publicity images
- Trailer: Theatrical preview
- Scrap Cars and the Death of Affect: Booklet essay by Dimitri Ianni: Printed essay included with the release
Release Date: October 13, 2025
Source: Blu-ray.com