Rope and Skin
Originally released in 1979. Rope and Skin is a drama film. directed by Shōgorō Nishimura. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Naomi Tani, Tatsuya Hamaguchi, and Hitoshi Takagi
Synopsis
Okoma (Red Cherry) was a woman gambler until she retired from the yakuza world. Two years later, she returns home, and finds that the big boss has been assassinated and his daughter is having trouble keeping things in line against the rival gang headed by the men who killed her father. Okoma decides to avenge her former boss and help his daughter, a former friend of hers. She recruits her own gang, starting with an expert knife-fighter, her former lover. After a fight, the new Gang Leader captures and tortures Okoma sadistically.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 21, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rope and Skin about?
Okoma (Red Cherry) was a woman gambler until she retired from the yakuza world. Two years later, she returns home, and finds that the big boss has been assassinated and his daughter is having troub...
Who directed Rope and Skin?
Rope and Skin was directed by Shōgorō Nishimura.
How long is Rope and Skin?
Rope and Skin has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Rope and Skin released?
Rope and Skin was released on July 21, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rope and Skin?
The main cast of Rope and Skin includes Naomi Tani, Tatsuya Hamaguchi, Hitoshi Takagi, Shōhei Yamamoto, Yuri Yamashina.