Belladonna of Sadness(1973)
“A soul wandering in love… Belladonna, a flower that blooms with the sap of tears…”
Overview
An evil feudal lord rapes a village girl on her wedding night and proceeds to ruin her and her husband's lives. After she's eventually banished from her village, the girl makes a pact with the devil to gain magical ability and take revenge.
Director
Eiichi Yamamoto
Studio
Nippon Herald Films
Budget
$270K
Cast
Aiko Nagayama
as Jeanne / Belladonna (voice)
Takao Itō
as Jean (voice)
Tatsuya Nakadai
as The Devil (voice)
Masaya Takahashi
as The Lord (voice)
Shigako Shimegi
as The Lord's Mistress (voice)
Masakane Yonekura
as The Priest (voice)
Natsuka Yashiro
as The Witch (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1973
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$270K
Production Companies
Nippon Herald Films • Mushi Production
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What is Belladonna of Sadness about?▼
An evil feudal lord rapes a village girl on her wedding night and proceeds to ruin her and her husband's lives. After she's eventually banished from her village, the girl makes a pact with the devil to gain magical ability and take revenge.
Who directed Belladonna of Sadness?▼
Belladonna of Sadness was directed by Eiichi Yamamoto and released in 1973. It is a animation, drama, fantasy film.
How long is Belladonna of Sadness?▼
Belladonna of Sadness has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
Who stars in Belladonna of Sadness?▼
The cast of Belladonna of Sadness includes Aiko Nagayama as Jeanne / Belladonna (voice), Takao Itō as Jean (voice), Tatsuya Nakadai as The Devil (voice), Masaya Takahashi as The Lord (voice), Shigako Shimegi as The Lord's Mistress (voice) and more.
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