Farewell to Rock'n Roll (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1973, Farewell to Rock'n Roll is an action and crime film directed by Makoto Naito, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. There is an ongoing war between two Girl Gangs, the Akabane 100 Club and the Ikebukuro Cavalry. Yukiko, the "Bankaku," or chief bodyguard of the Akabane, is released from reform school and sets about to finish an ongoing one-on-one grudge match with the Arab Falcon and the whole Cavalry gang. With a theme song by 1970s Japanese "Group Sounds" band Carol, and live performance. Rock and Sukeban unite for an extraordinary and cool piece of filmmaking.
Who’s in it. Farewell to Rock'n Roll stars Emiko Yamauchi, Naoya Makoto, Takashi Shikauchi and Yumiko Katayama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Farewell to Rock'n Roll has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Farewell to Rock'n Roll page.
If you liked it. Fans of Farewell to Rock'n Roll tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Farewell to Rock'n Roll (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Farewell to Rock'n Roll change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Farewell to Rock'n Roll worth watching?
- Farewell to Rock'n Roll holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Farewell to Rock'n Roll?
- Farewell to Rock'n Roll stars Emiko Yamauchi, Naoya Makoto, Takashi Shikauchi, Yumiko Katayama and Hideo Murota.
- When was Farewell to Rock'n Roll released?
- Farewell to Rock'n Roll was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.