Movie

A Woman Called Sada Abe

★ 5.5(32)19751h 16m

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Good to know

Director: Noboru Tanaka
Release date: 1975-02-08
Runtime: 1h 16m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Nikkatsu Corporation

A Woman Called Sada Abe — trailer

About A Woman Called Sada Abe

A Woman Called Sada Abe is a 1975 movie in the Crime, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Noboru Tanaka, starring Junko Miyashita, Eimei Esumi and Genshū Hanayagi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 32 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Woman Called Sada Abe in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Junko Miyashita

Abe Sada

Eimei Esumi

Kishizô Ishida

Genshū Hanayagi

Geisha

Yoshie Kitsuda

Kishizo's Wife

Ikunosuke Koizumi

Detective

Nagatoshi Sakamoto

Osato

Ran Chihaya

Maid

Yōko Ōyagi

Maid

Kyoichi Mizuki

Thrift Store Clerk

Hiroshi Gojo

Massager

Saburō Shōji

Bouncer

Bunta Tani

Themes & keywords

geishacastrationbased on true storymurderpink film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Woman Called Sada Abe in Canada?+

A Woman Called Sada Abe is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Woman Called Sada Abe on Netflix?+

A Woman Called Sada Abe is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is A Woman Called Sada Abe?+

A Woman Called Sada Abe has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

Who stars in A Woman Called Sada Abe?+

A Woman Called Sada Abe stars Junko Miyashita, Eimei Esumi, Genshū Hanayagi, Yoshie Kitsuda and Ikunosuke Koizumi.

When did A Woman Called Sada Abe come out?+

A Woman Called Sada Abe is a 1975 movie directed by Noboru Tanaka.

What genre is A Woman Called Sada Abe?+

A Woman Called Sada Abe is Crime, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed A Woman Called Sada Abe?+

A Woman Called Sada Abe was directed by Noboru Tanaka.