Sweet Revenge (1977) — Where to watch: streaming availability & viewing options
Quick overview
Sweet Revenge (1977) leans into its genre DNA with a straightforward setup and a clear, watchable rhythm. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Momoe Yamaguchi, Tomokazu Miura, and Rentaro Mikuni—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 4.4/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.
Sweet Revenge (1977)
霧之旗, Kiri-no-hata-
Released: December 17, 1977
Runtime: 95 min
: 4.4/10 from 5 votes
Masao is falsely accused and jailed for the murder of a loanshark to whom he owed a lot of money. His sister Kiriko makes the long trip to Tokyo, specifically to accost Otsuka, Japan's top criminal defence lawyer, and plead with him to take her brother's case. They live in Kitakyushu which, though a city, she contends that the local lawyers are not up to the job. Otsuka contemptuously brushes her off. A year passes. Masao has suicided in jail, his appeal having failed due to the lack of interest and competence of the local defence lawyer. Kiriko returns to Tokyo, planning revenge on Otsuka for refusing the case and causing her brother's death.
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