Takuzō Kawatani, a Japanese film actor born in 1942, made a significant impact in the world of exploitation cinema. He is best known for his villainous roles in films like Girl Boss Guerilla (1972) and Girl Boss: Escape From Reform School (1973), where his performances added a distinct edge to the narratives. Kawatani's work in Terrifying Girls' High School: Delinquent Convulsion Group (1973) further cemented his reputation within the genre, showcasing his ability to embody the darker aspects of the characters he portrayed. His contributions to these cult classics continue to resonate with fans of grindhouse cinema.
Terrifying Girls' High School: Delinquent Convulsion Group
A nasty schoolgirl does what she pleases, under the protection of her father, who is the school principal. Another girl is not so nasty, but she is determined and tough enough to contest the girl's gang in a democratic vote - and win. That causes her trouble in school, just when her own father, who owns a truck transport company, is murdered in a fake car accident by an American mobster. Before the girl can react, her naive mother has signed over the company to the mobster, and accepted him as her lover. Repentant, the mother starts drinking, and the good schoolgirl ties up with a halfbreed young man, who also has a grudge against Americans. He starts spying on the gangsters, discovers they are dealing in drugs, but is killed before he can report it. The good girl will lead her team in a desperation assault on the mobsters - and the police will eventually arrive just in time for the showdown.
