Farewell to Rock'n Roll
番格ロック
Synopsis
There is an ongoing war between two Girl Gangs, the Akabane 100 Club and the Ikebukuro Cavalry. Yukiko, the "Bankaku," or chief bodyguard of the Akabane, is released from reform school and sets about to finish an ongoing one-on-one grudge match with the Arab Falcon and the whole Cavalry gang. With a theme song by 1970s Japanese "Group Sounds" band Carol, and live performance. Rock and Sukeban unite for an extraordinary and cool piece of filmmaking.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Makoto Naito
- Screenplay & Story
- Atsushi Yamatoya, Eimei Yamamoto
- Original Score
- Masao Yagi
- Original Title
- 番格ロック
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Makoto Naito
Atsushi Yamatoya, Eimei Yamamoto
Masao Yagi
Kiichi Inada
Fumio Soda
Department Leadership Roster
Makoto Naito
Director
Kiichi Inada
Director of Photography
Atsushi Yamatoya
Screenplay
Eimei Yamamoto
Screenplay
Masao Yagi
Original Music Composer
Fumio Soda
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"Pinky Violence" is a subgenre of Japanese exploitation cinema that emerged primarily in the 1970s. It's characterized by its combination of sexploitation, violence, and often feminist themes. The term "Pinky Violence" itself is derived from the pink film genre, which refers to Japanese softcore pornographic films. Key elements of Pinky Violence films include strong, independent female protagonists who often engage in violent revenge against oppressive male figures or institutions. These films frequently feature graphic violence, sexual content, and themes of female empowerment or exploitation. Popular examples of Pinky Violence films include titles like "Sex & Fury" (1973), "Lady Snowblood" (1973), and "Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs" (1974). While they were often low-budget productions, Pinky Violence films gained a cult following both in Japan and internationally for their unique blend of genre elements and social commentary.
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What is Farewell to Rock'n Roll about?
There is an ongoing war between two Girl Gangs, the Akabane 100 Club and the Ikebukuro Cavalry. Yukiko, the "Bankaku," or chief bodyguard of the Akabane, is released from reform school and sets about to finish an ongoing one-on-one grudge match with the Arab Falcon and the whole Cavalry gang. With a theme song by 1970s Japanese "Group Sounds" band Carol, and live performance. Rock and Sukeban unite for an extraordinary and cool piece of filmmaking.
Who directed Farewell to Rock'n Roll?
Farewell to Rock'n Roll was directed by Makoto Naito.
Who stars in Farewell to Rock'n Roll?
The principal cast of Farewell to Rock'n Roll includes Emiko Yamauchi, Naoya Makoto, Takashi Shikauchi, Yumiko Katayama, Hideo Murota.
When was Farewell to Rock'n Roll released and how long is it?
Farewell to Rock'n Roll was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Farewell to Rock'n Roll?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Farewell to Rock'n Roll was composed by Masao Yagi.