Yuri Yamashina, born in 1953 in Akita, Japan, made her mark in the world of cult cinema with her role in Wet Lips (1972). In this erotic thriller, she captivates audiences with her performance, embodying the film's exploration of desire and taboo. Yamashina's contribution to this genre highlights the bold and provocative narratives that define the landscape of exploitation cinema. Her work in Wet Lips positions her as a notable figure in the conversation surrounding erotic thrillers and their cultural impact.
Wet Lips
A psychiatrist interested in how people get to where they are in space and time, interviews individuals involved in crime as we see the events though flashback. Chickie & Buster, cruise along in their VW bus and kidnap a school girl hitch hiking. They abuse and rape and then arrive at a suburban home where Buster attacks the owner. A neighbor, Brigitte Maier, comes over to visit and is also attacked. Finally the husband, who has spent the day with a call girl, comes home and after being attacked by one of the women he turns the tables and saves the day.
