: To enhance its gritty atmosphere, the production was filmed on location in Japan . Notable Cast : Jennifer Jason Leigh as Carol Heath Ann Jillian and Thomas Jefferson Byrd as other entertainers Mako and Carolyn Seymour as the nightclub's managers Critical Reception
Girls of the White Orchid (also known as Death Ride to Osaka ) is a 1983 made-for-television drama film. Directed by , the film is noted for its early exploration of human trafficking and the exploitation of women within international crime syndicates. Plot Overview Girls of the White Orchid
The story follows (played by Jennifer Jason Leigh ), a naive aspiring singer living in Los Angeles. After responding to a newspaper advertisement for a performance gig in Tokyo, she travels to Japan with the promise of a professional singing career. : To enhance its gritty atmosphere, the production
: The film was inspired by a report from the news program 20/20 regarding real-life incidents where foreign women were lured to Japan under false pretenses and forced into sexual slavery. Plot Overview The story follows (played by Jennifer