Rope and Skin
1979, Japanese. Directed by Shōgorō Nishimura.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 21 July 1979
- Original title
- 団鬼六 縄と肌
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Isao Matsumoto
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Rope and Skin: quick answers
What should I watch before Rope and Skin?
Watch Rope Hell (1978), Skin of Roses (1978), and Rope Cosmetology (1978) first.
What comes after Rope and Skin?
Next in the series: Bridal Doll (1979), Blazing Bondage Lady (1980), and Hell of Roses (1980).
Is Rope and Skin worth watching?
Rope and Skin doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Rope and Skin?
Rope and Skin runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Does Rope and Skin have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Rope and Skin. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Rope and Skin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Rope and Skin yet.
Which OTT platform is Rope and Skin on?
Rope and Skin isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 July 1979. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Rope and Skin?
If you liked Rope and Skin, try Female Yakuza Tale, Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima, Tokyo Decadence.
Who directed Rope and Skin?
Rope and Skin (1979) was directed by Shōgorō Nishimura and stars Naomi Tani, Tatsuya Hamaguchi, Hitoshi Takagi.