Yoshio Inaba, born in 1920, was a Japanese actor known for his compelling performances in the 1970s. He appears in Stray Cat Rock: Beat '71, where he navigates the gritty underbelly of youth culture in Japan. Inaba's work is pivotal in understanding the evolution of Japanese cinema during this era, as he brought a distinct energy to his roles, reflecting the cultural shifts of the time. His contributions continue to resonate within the realms of cult and exploitation films.
Stray Cat Rock: Beat '71
The film follows a hippie community lead by Yoshitaro. They decide to leave their trailer in Shinjuku and travel to countryside by bicycle to save their friend Furiko who has been falsely accused for murder. The real killer – although it was mainly self defense – is Furiko’s boyfried Takaaki who is being controlled by his politician father. Takaaki would rather live free as a hippie, but his father is forcing him to become a businessman.
