Rape Shot: Momoe's Lips (1979): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1979, Rape Shot: Momoe's Lips is a crime film directed by Katsuhiko Fujii, running about 68 minutes.

What it’s about. Toru, a down and out tabloid reporter is looking for his next “big” story. In order to get paid decent money in the supermarket rag business, you need to find controversy! The elusive “Momoe” is forbidden fruit, so he sets his sights on Miki Yoko, an up and coming young singing sensation. She’s young and beautiful and Toru thinks her record company is pumping her full of drugs. He will do anything to get a story, even assaulting her and tailing her everywhere she goes. One night, she is kidnapped right in front of him and, with his reporter instincts at work, Toru’s life spirals into a torrid world of sex, drugs, and corruption in the entertainment business. In his quest for a huge story, will he come out unscathed?

Who’s in it. Rape Shot: Momoe's Lips stars Minako Mizushima as Yôko Miki, Yûko Asuka as Makiko Hayakawa, Noriaki Abe as Tôru Miyake and Miyako Yamaguchi as Koron, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Rape Shot: Momoe's Lips has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rape Shot: Momoe's Lips page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rape Shot: Momoe's Lips tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.