Rope and Boys
縄と男たち
Synopsis
Yuji is an university student living with his older brother. When he runs into an old acquaintance on the street, the two begin an affair and Yuji ends up getting drawn into the world of S&M clubs, where men put up elaborate and decadent shows for their customers.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shūji Kataoka
- Screenplay & Story
- Akira Yoneta
- Original Title
- 縄と男たち
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- ENK Promotion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shūji Kataoka
Akira Yoneta
Toshio Shimura
Shōji Sakai
Tatsuro Komada
Department Leadership Roster
Shōji Sakai
Editor
Akira Yoneta
Screenplay
Toshio Shimura
Director of Photography
Tatsuro Komada
Producer
Shūji Kataoka
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rope and Boys
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What is Rope and Boys about?
Yuji is an university student living with his older brother. When he runs into an old acquaintance on the street, the two begin an affair and Yuji ends up getting drawn into the world of S&M clubs, where men put up elaborate and decadent shows for their customers.
Who directed Rope and Boys?
Rope and Boys was directed by Shūji Kataoka.
Who stars in Rope and Boys?
The principal cast of Rope and Boys includes Takako Kitagawa, Kyoko Hashimoto, Shirō Shimomoto, Ishiko Koga, Jun Hoshi.
When was Rope and Boys released and how long is it?
Rope and Boys was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.