Rope and Skin (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1979, Rope and Skin is a notable film directed by Shōgorō Nishimura, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Okoma (literally, 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.
Who’s in it. Rope and Skin stars Naomi Tani as Okoma, Tatsuya Hamaguchi as Kenzo, Hitoshi Takagi as Tsunekichi Ishioka (as Kin Takagi) and Shôhei Yamamoto as Yutaro Hanai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Rope and Skin 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 Rope and Skin page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rope and Skin (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rope and Skin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rope and Skin worth watching?
- Rope and Skin holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rope and Skin?
- Rope and Skin stars Naomi Tani, Tatsuya Hamaguchi, Hitoshi Takagi, Shôhei Yamamoto and Yuri Yamashina.
- When was Rope and Skin released?
- Rope and Skin was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.