Sex and Fury (1973): cast, story & where to watch

1973 · Film · ★ 6

Sex and Fury poster

Released in 1973, Sex and Fury is an action and crime film directed by Norifumi Suzuki, running about 88 minutes. “The Biography of the Woman Boss of Bad Girls...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Sex & Fury chronicles Ocho's exploits as she searches for her father's killers, each identified by unique tattoos on their backs (a deer, a boar, and a butterfly). Along the way, she also crosses paths with Shonusuke, a radical set on murdering prominent politician Kurokawa and Christina, an American spy posing as a gambler.

Who’s in it. Sex and Fury stars Reiko Ike as Ochô Inoshika, Christina Lindberg as Christina, Akemi Negishi as Ogin Shitateya and Ryôko Ema as Omiya, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sex and Fury has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player and ARROW and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sex and Fury page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sex and Fury 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 Sex and Fury (1973)?
In GB, Sex and Fury is available to stream on BFI Player and ARROW, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Sex and Fury worth watching?
Sex and Fury holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Sex and Fury?
Sex and Fury stars Reiko Ike, Christina Lindberg, Akemi Negishi, Ryôko Ema and Yôko Hori.
When was Sex and Fury released?
Sex and Fury was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.