Documentary backdrop image for Dangerous Stripper (2010)

Documentary backdrop image for Dangerous Stripper (2010)

201060 minRdocumentary

4.6/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Performance Arts

Dangerous Stripper

201060 minRdocumentary

4.6/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Six months after a strip debut, performances at Asakusa Rockza reveal the cultural significance of striptease in Japan.

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Hiroshi Kashiwakura

Synopsis

Six months after a strip debut, performances at Asakusa Rockza reveal the cultural significance of striptease in Japan.

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Hiroshi Kashiwakuradirector

Minako Komukai

Minako Komukaicast

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Asakusa Rockza serves as the backdrop for a provocative strip debut that took place six months prior. Directed by Hiroshi Kashiwakura, "Dangerous Stripper" presents a series of raw performances on the Rockza stage, produced by Soft On Demand (SOD). The film captures the artistry and cultural significance of striptease in Japan, offering an unfiltered perspective on this unique art form. No additional commentary or footage accompanies the performances, allowing the acts to speak for themselves.

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