A Woman Called Sada Abe (1975)
Original title: 実録阿部定
A Woman Called Sada Abe is a 1975 Japanese-language crime movie directed by Noboru Tanaka, with a running time of 1h 16m. It stars Junko Miyashita, Eimei Esumi and Genshū Hanayagi.
The young and beautiful Sada Abe, the daughter of a rich merchant, is banished for losing her virginity after being raped by a college student. Sada wanders the city, becoming a geisha and eventually meeting Kichizo, a posh restaurateur who falls under her spell. Together, they embark on a week-long sexual escapade filled with dangerous obsessions. Their complete descent into each others desires culminates in a shocking crime of passion which captures the city's headlines. Based on a real event from 1936.
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What is A Woman Called Sada Abe about?
The young and beautiful Sada Abe, the daughter of a rich merchant, is banished for losing her virginity after being raped by a college student. Sada wanders the city, becoming a geisha and eventually meeting Kichizo, a posh restaurateur who falls under her spell. Together, they embark on a week-long sexual escapade filled with dangerous obsessions. Their complete descent into each others desires culminates in a shocking crime of passion which captures the city's headlines. Based on a real event from 1936.
When was A Woman Called Sada Abe released?
A Woman Called Sada Abe was released on 8 February 1975.
How long is A Woman Called Sada Abe?
A Woman Called Sada Abe runs 1h 16m.
Who made A Woman Called Sada Abe?
A Woman Called Sada Abe was directed by Noboru Tanaka.
Cast
- Junko Miyashita as Abe Sada
- Eimei Esumi as Kishizô Ishida
- Genshū Hanayagi as Geisha
- Yoshie Kitsuda as Kishizo's Wife
- Ikunosuke Koizumi as Detective
- Nagatoshi Sakamoto as Osato
- Ran Chihaya as Maid
- Yōko Ōyagi as Maid
- Kyoichi Mizuki as Thrift Store Clerk
- Hiroshi Gojo as Massager
- Saburō Shōji as Bouncer
- Bunta Tani