 Tani's last film, "Rope and Skin" (1979) was also directed by Nishimura, once again based on an Oniroku Dan novel, and had a part for fellow "Pink queen," Junko Miyashita.As Tani's farewell performance, Nikkatsu gave this critically acclaimed yakuza period-piece a big budget.Known for her remarkable dedication to her work, Tani would perform even the most extreme of S&M scenes without complaint.