Love in the Mud (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.5

Released in 1977, Love in the Mud is a drama film directed by Sôkichi Tomimoto, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. This is a story of love between a society girl and a yakuza boy. Mami lives an ordinary life in Tokyo, being with her friends and studying. Her biggest interest is ladies hats. She is rather well off, as her father is the ambassador of Japan in Spain. One day when she is out driving, she is attacked by a group of yakuza, but is saved by the honorable yakuza Jiro. This will change her life forever.
Who’s in it. Love in the Mud stars Momoe Yamaguchi as Mami Hanashima, Tomokazu Miura as Jiro Takashima, Ichirō Arishima as Dr. Iizuka and Chisako Hara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Love in the Mud has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love in the Mud page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love in the Mud tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love in the Mud (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love in the Mud change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love in the Mud worth watching?
- Love in the Mud holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Love in the Mud?
- Love in the Mud stars Momoe Yamaguchi, Tomokazu Miura, Ichirō Arishima, Chisako Hara and Renji Ishibashi.