Japan Synopsis
団鬼六 薔薇の肉体
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, Lady 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.
The 1977–1979 Japan Window
52 Japan films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Skin of Roses sits at position #51.
The 1970s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1970s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Skin of Roses premiered. 197 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #4,477 of 4,579 Japan films indexed here (2nd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -2.1 points below the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Drama productions specifically: #1,917 of 1,933 (top 99%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 1h 12m |
| Release Date | September 9, 1978 |
| IMDb | tt0287394 |