The Japanese Tie Up (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1980, The Japanese Tie Up is a drama film directed by Mamoru Watanabe, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. Separated from her lover Kenji after he is sent off to war, Sanae is raped by general Takada and gives birth to a girl, Junko, who grows up to become a prostitute. One day, Kenji accidentally meets Junko and confuses her with Sanae, prompting Junko to tell him of her mother's fate. They make love, leaving Junko pregnant with his child - Hiroko, who goes on to have a chance encounter with Takada at a hostess club...
Who’s in it. The Japanese Tie Up stars Mayuko Hino as Sanae Okamura / Junko Okamura / Hiroko Okamura, Jōji Ichimura as Tadayoshi Takada, Shirō Shimomoto as Kenji Yanagi and Yuzuru Ichimura as Tadayoshi Takada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, The Japanese Tie Up has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Japanese Tie Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Japanese Tie Up tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Japanese Tie Up (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Japanese Tie Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Japanese Tie Up worth watching?
- The Japanese Tie Up holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Japanese Tie Up?
- The Japanese Tie Up stars Mayuko Hino, Jōji Ichimura, Shirō Shimomoto, Yuzuru Ichimura and Yuko Nakagawa.
- When was The Japanese Tie Up released?
- The Japanese Tie Up was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.