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Skin of Roses(1978)
Status: Released
Date: 1978-09-09
47%
17 Votes
Time: 1h 12m
Overview:
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.
Languages: Japanese.
Countries:
Japan
Movie: Skin of Roses
Top 10 Billed Cast
谷ナオミ
Ritsuko Terada
高橋明
Miyahara
亜湖
Yuri
Toshihiko Oda
Aoki
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Overview
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.
Release Date
1978-09-09
Average
4.7
Rating:
2.4 startsTagline
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