Holy Virgin Bondage (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1979, Holy Virgin Bondage is a drama and crime film directed by Mamoru Watanabe, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. 16 year-old girl named Aya is infatuated with the proletarian politics of working-class rebel, Miyata. Her sister Sono believes the boy is not a good influence and she allows her ‘Master’ (a powerful Judge with whom she is a mistress) to arranged for the authorities to kill Miyata. After the boy’s death, Aya tries to take revenge against the Master but gets arrested for attempted murder. Due to the Master’s influence, Aya is sentenced to house arrest… at the Master’s home (!). She is soon raped and introduced to bondage and extreme sexual abuse.
Who’s in it. Holy Virgin Bondage stars Mayuko Hino, Naomi Oka, Kayoko Sugi and Hachiro Tsuruoka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Holy Virgin Bondage has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Holy Virgin Bondage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Holy Virgin Bondage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Holy Virgin Bondage (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Holy Virgin Bondage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Holy Virgin Bondage worth watching?
- Holy Virgin Bondage holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Holy Virgin Bondage?
- Holy Virgin Bondage stars Mayuko Hino, Naomi Oka, Kayoko Sugi, Hachiro Tsuruoka and Shirō Shimomoto.
- When was Holy Virgin Bondage released?
- Holy Virgin Bondage was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.