Rope Hell (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1978, Rope Hell is a drama and crime film directed by Kôyû Ohara, running about 69 minutes.
What it’s about. Akiko is the heir to a yakuza clan. Hitoshi, who has been kicked out of the rival Hono Clan after attempting to seduce Akiko, kidnaps her at the behest of Hanamura. Hanamura has formed a new gang and intends to use Akiko as a hostage to take over her clan's territory. During the torture and abuse sessions which follow, Akiko comes to enjoy the treatment and forsakes her gangland empire.
Who’s in it. Rope Hell stars Naomi Tani as Akiko(秋子), Nami Aoki as Machiko(町子), Hirokazu Inoue as Saiji(才治) and Hitoshi Takagi as Hitoshi Hanamura(花村), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Rope Hell has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rope Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rope Hell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rope Hell (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rope Hell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rope Hell worth watching?
- Rope Hell holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rope Hell?
- Rope Hell stars Naomi Tani, Nami Aoki, Hirokazu Inoue, Hitoshi Takagi and Kenji Fuji.