Sweet Revenge (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1977, Sweet Revenge is a mystery film directed by Katsumi Nishikawa, running about 95 minutes. “A man and a woman met at a murder.... It was just the beginning of their tragic love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Masao is falsely accused and jailed for the murder of a loanshark to whom he owed a lot of money. His sister Kiriko makes the long trip to Tokyo, specifically to accost Otsuka, Japan's top criminal defence lawyer, and plead with him to take her brother's case. They live in Kitakyushu which, though a city, she contends that the local lawyers are not up to the job. Otsuka contemptuously brushes her off. A year passes. Masao has suicided in jail, his appeal having failed due to the lack of interest and competence of the local defence lawyer. Kiriko returns to Tokyo, planning revenge on Otsuka for refusing the case and causing her brother's death.
Who’s in it. Sweet Revenge stars Momoe Yamaguchi as Kiriko Yanagida, Tomokazu Miura as Keiichi Abe, Yûsuke Natsu as Kenji Sugiura and Renji Ishibashi as Takeo Yamagami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Sweet Revenge 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 Sweet Revenge page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweet Revenge tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweet Revenge (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sweet Revenge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sweet Revenge worth watching?
- Sweet Revenge holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sweet Revenge?
- Sweet Revenge stars Momoe Yamaguchi, Tomokazu Miura, Yûsuke Natsu, Renji Ishibashi and Yutaka Hayashi.
- When was Sweet Revenge released?
- Sweet Revenge was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.