Sweet Revenge 1977
“A man and a woman met at a murder.... It was just the beginning of their tragic love.”
What is Sweet Revenge?
Sweet Revenge is a film first released in 1977. Catalogued under Mystery.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 17, 1977
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- TOHO, Horipro
- Genres
- Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
Sweet Revenge is a film first released in 1977. Catalogued under Mystery. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A sister battles a top lawyer to avenge her brother's false murder conviction.”
- Compelling mystery surrounding a wrongful conviction
- Intense emotional drama between sister and top lawyer
- Pacing can be deliberate, affecting momentum
- Story focuses narrowly on revenge, limiting broader plot scope
Watch it if you enjoy brooding mysteries that explore vengeance and legal injustice.
The film’s somber tone and themes of false accusation and suicide make it suited for mature audiences.
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What is the central conflict in Sweet Revenge?
Kiriko seeks help from Otsuka after her brother is falsely accused and jailed for murder.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Masao, his sister Kiriko, and the lawyer Otsuka.
When was Sweet Revenge released?
It premiered in Japan on December 17, 1977.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a mystery film.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes.