The Kyoto Connection (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1973, The Kyoto Connection is an action and drama film directed by Sadao Nakajima, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Christina, on arriving in Japan, acquaints a Japanese man at the airport who looks like a sap. He takes her to his apartment where he brutally rapes her and keeps her hostage and bound in chains. Christina's alluring beauty eventually enchants the rapist and he is soon consulting his 'How to Stimulate a Woman' sex book in an effort to please her...
Who’s in it. The Kyoto Connection stars Christina Lindberg as Ingrid Jacobsen, Ichiro Araki, Masaharu Arikawa and Yurie Hidaka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Kyoto Connection has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kyoto Connection page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kyoto Connection 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 The Kyoto Connection (1973)?
- In US, The Kyoto Connection is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Kyoto Connection worth watching?
- The Kyoto Connection holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kyoto Connection?
- The Kyoto Connection stars Christina Lindberg, Ichiro Araki, Masaharu Arikawa, Yurie Hidaka and Takuzō Kawatani.
- When was The Kyoto Connection released?
- The Kyoto Connection was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.