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Farewell to Rock’n Roll (1973): Cast

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Farewell to Rock’n Roll is a 1973 crime action film directed by Makoto Naito, starring Hideo Murota, Moeko Ezawa and Hōsei Komatsu. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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Farewell to Rock’n Roll (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Director
Makoto Naito
Genres
Crime , Action
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Farewell to Rock’n Roll About?

The premise of Farewell to Rock’n Roll without spoilers.

A rivalry ignites between the Akabane 100 Club and the Ikebukuro Cavalry. Yukiko, the club’s “Bankaku,” is freed from reform school and seeks a one‑on‑one grudge against Arab Falcon and the Cavalry. The film features a theme song by 1970s Japanese Group‑Sounds band Carol, performance footage, and blends rock and sukeban culture into a piece of cinema.

Farewell to Rock’n Roll Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • pinky violence
  • yakuza
  • japanese
  • pinku eiga
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Cast & crew

Farewell to Rock’n Roll Cast

Hideo Murota leads the cast, with Moeko Ezawa and Hōsei Komatsu. Directed by Makoto Naito; 17 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Makoto Naito

One more film directed by Makoto Naito: 13 Steps of Maki: The Young Aristocrats.

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Details

Farewell to Rock’n Roll Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Bankaku Rokku” and “Bankaku Rock”.

Also known as
  • Bankaku Rokku
  • Bankaku Rock
  • Ranking Boss Rock
  • 再见摇滚
  • 再見搖滾

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FAQ

Farewell to Rock’n Roll FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Farewell to Rock’n Roll, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Farewell to Rock’n Roll?

Farewell to Rock’n Roll runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Farewell to Rock’n Roll released?

Farewell to Rock’n Roll was released on September 25, 1973.

Who directed Farewell to Rock’n Roll?

Farewell to Rock’n Roll was directed by Makoto Naito.

More films by Makoto Naito

Who is in the cast of Farewell to Rock’n Roll?

Farewell to Rock’n Roll stars Hideo Murota, Moeko Ezawa and Hōsei Komatsu, among 17 credited actors.

Does Farewell to Rock’n Roll have a post-credit scene?

No. Farewell to Rock’n Roll has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Farewell to Rock’n Roll in?

The original language of Farewell to Rock’n Roll is Japanese.

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