Richard Narita, born in 1951 in Los Angeles, California, is an actor known for his role in Girls of the White Orchid (1983). In this film, he navigates the sultry underbelly of Los Angeles, showcasing a compelling performance that adds depth to the narrative. Narita's work in this erotic thriller highlights the genre's blend of intrigue and sensuality, making him a notable figure in the cult cinema landscape. His contributions resonate with fans of exploitation and giallo films, cementing his place in the conversation around 1980s genre cinema.
Girls of the White Orchid
In Los Angeles, the naive and lonely burger waitress and aspirant singer Carol Heath finds an advertisement in the newspaper with a job opportunity in Tokyo. She has a meeting with the agents, the American Cavanaugh and the Japanese Shiro ; she signs the contract in English and Japanese and travels to Japan to work at the White Orchid night-club. She shares a hotel room with a dancer and sooner she discovers the scheme of prostitution in the club that belongs to Yakuza. Alone, without money and her passport, she is protected by Shiro, but pressed by the managers Madame Mori and her husband Hatanaka to be receptive to client's proposals. Meanwhile her former boyfriend returns to LA and seeks her out.
