Rope and Skin(1979)
団鬼六 縄と肌
Rope and Skin Synopsis
Okoma (Red Cherry) was a woman gambler until she retired from the yakuza world. Two years later, she returns home, and finds that the big boss has been assassinated and his daughter is having trouble keeping things in line against the rival gang headed by the men who killed her father. Okoma decides to avenge her former boss and help his daughter, a former friend of hers. She recruits her own gang, starting with an expert knife-fighter, her former lover. After a fight, the new Gang Leader captures and tortures Okoma sadistically.
Rope and Skin (1979) is a drama film directed by Shōgorō Nishimura, released on July 21, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Naomi Tani, Tatsuya Hamaguchi, Hitoshi Takagi and Shōhei Yamamoto. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Shōgorō Nishimura
- Writers:
- Oniroku Dan, Isao Matsumoto
- Production:
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Rope and Skin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Naomi Tani
as Okoma
- Tatsuya Hamaguchi
Tatsuya Hamaguchi
as Kenzo
Hitoshi Takagi
as Tsunekichi Ishioka (as Kin Takagi)
Shōhei Yamamoto
as Yutaro Hanai
Yuri Yamashina
as Yukiyo
Junko Miyashita
as Chiyo
- Ren Seidō
Ren Seidō
as Seiji
Key crew
Directed by Shōgorō Nishimura, written by Oniroku Dan and Isao Matsumoto.
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Rope and Skin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 10 ratings.
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Rope and Skin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rope and Skin online?
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Who stars in Rope and Skin?
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The main cast of Rope and Skin (1979) includes Naomi Tani, Tatsuya Hamaguchi, Hitoshi Takagi, Shōhei Yamamoto and Yuri Yamashina. The film was directed by Shōgorō Nishimura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rope and Skin released?
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Rope and Skin was released on July 21, 1979 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Rope and Skin worth watching?
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Rope and Skin (1979) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.