Snake and Whip (1986): cast, story & where to watch

1986 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1986, Snake and Whip is a thriller and drama film directed by Shōgorō Nishimura, running about 70 minutes.

What it’s about. Young, ravishingly beautiful girl (Ran Masaki) accepts a lucrative job as a secretary. Pretty soon company boss makes a pass at her in an abrupt manner. When outraged girl slaps him in the face, the man deliberately plans a revenge. Soon the unsuspecting girl falls into a trap and is forced to become his sex-slave! Long accustomed to S&M practices, the boss (we can properly call him "Master" from now on) will stop at nothing to humiliate the poor girl and to make her feel like the common animal.

Who’s in it. Snake and Whip stars Ran Masaki as Rinko Etô, Rena Kuroki as Kei Shimamura, Ryûichi Yabuki as Shunsuke Etô and Gōsen Mikami as Tokura, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Snake and Whip has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snake and Whip page.

If you liked it. Fans of Snake and Whip tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Snake and Whip (1986)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Snake and Whip change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Snake and Whip worth watching?
Snake and Whip holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Snake and Whip?
Snake and Whip stars Ran Masaki, Rena Kuroki, Ryûichi Yabuki, Gōsen Mikami and Sanae Takada.
When was Snake and Whip released?
Snake and Whip was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.