Skin of Roses
1978, Japanese. Directed by Katsuhiko Fujii.
Ritsuko is a popular madame of a nightclub but, ever since her gangster husband got caught and imprisoned, her life has taken a turn for the worst. Now, in order to pay off his debts to a yakuza loan shark, Ritsuko is forced to engage in private sex shows for the VIP clientele. After a year of these special shows, the loan is almost paid off.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Cast & crew
- Katsuhiko FujiiDirector
- Naomi TaniRitsuko Terada
- Akira TakahashiMiyahara
- АkoYuri
- Minoru ÔkôchiRyôzô Kamishima
- Yoshihiro HidakaRyûji Haruta
- Hiroshi GojoImamura
- Toshihiko OdaAoki
- Yoshihiko TabataMiyahara's Follower Okumura
- Tessen NakahiraTetsu Katagiri
- Toshikatsu MatsukazeThe Man of Motorcycle
- Kenji ShimamuraThe Man who Buys Yuri
- Saburō ShōjiKakimoto
Details
- Released
- 9 September 1978
- Original title
- 団鬼六 薔薇の肉体
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Takeo Ohno
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Rope Cosmetology
1978 · 7.1/10
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Rope and Skin
1979 · 5.8/10
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1979 · 4.5/10
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Blazing Bondage Lady
1980 · 3.2/10
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Hell of Roses
1980 · 5.7/10
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Skin of Roses: quick answers
What should I watch before Skin of Roses?
Watch Rope Hell (1978) first.
What comes after Skin of Roses?
Next in the series: Rope Cosmetology (1978), Rope and Skin (1979), and Bridal Doll (1979).
Is Skin of Roses worth watching?
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How long is Skin of Roses?
Skin of Roses runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Does Skin of Roses have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Skin of Roses on?
Skin of Roses isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 September 1978. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Skin of Roses?
If you liked Skin of Roses, try Tokyo Decadence, Female Yakuza Tale, Intentions of Murder.
Who directed Skin of Roses?
Skin of Roses (1978) was directed by Katsuhiko Fujii and stars Naomi Tani, Akira Takahashi, Аko.