Rope Cosmetology (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1978, Rope Cosmetology is a drama film directed by Shōgorō Nishimura, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. Kanako meets a BDSM artist, who teaches women an extreme form of erotic submission - how to act like a dog. It's rough and he even brings a real dog for her, but she goes with it. This improves her and her geeky husband's marriage.
Who’s in it. Rope Cosmetology stars Naomi Tani as Kanako Ishino, Aoi Nakajima as Tomoe Takita, Katsu Yamada as Eiichirō Ishino and Akira Takahashi as Isaku Takita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Rope Cosmetology 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 Cosmetology page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rope Cosmetology tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rope Cosmetology (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rope Cosmetology change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rope Cosmetology worth watching?
- Rope Cosmetology holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rope Cosmetology?
- Rope Cosmetology stars Naomi Tani, Aoi Nakajima, Katsu Yamada, Akira Takahashi and Tayori Hinatsu.
- When was Rope Cosmetology released?
- Rope Cosmetology was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.