Assault! (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1976, Assault! is a thriller film directed by Yukihiro Sawada, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. A bar-owner named Kuroki, forlornly waits for his adulterous wife to get back from messing around with her boyfriend. She returns, but because she's been fooling around with gangsters she brings trouble with her. Kuroki gets tied up and beaten, his wife and customers get tortured and raped, and it is finally up to the mousy cuckold to set things right, Straw Dogs-style.
Who’s in it. Assault! stars Hitomi Kozue as Kyôko Kuroki - Kenji's Wife, Erina Miyai as Megumi Hama, Reika Maki as Hiromi Ôhara and Nobutaka Masutomi as Kenji Kuroki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Assault! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Assault! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Assault! tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Assault! (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Assault! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Assault! worth watching?
- Assault! holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Assault!?
- Assault! stars Hitomi Kozue, Erina Miyai, Reika Maki, Nobutaka Masutomi and Kenji Shiiya.