Lady Black Rose (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1978, Lady Black Rose is a notable film directed by Shōgorō Nishimura, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Saori is the wealthy, unfaithful wife of the impotent Kosaku. When she returns from a trip abroad, Tsumura, Kosaku's assistant, meets her and takes Saori to an apartment. There, Tsumura rapes her and submits her to various sexual tortures while she is photographed by photo-journalist Tayama. Saori's husband Kosaku uses the photographs to blackmail her into giving him control of the family estate. Saori is returned to her mansion, but kept in a cage in the basement where she is subjected to regular bouts of abuse from Tsumura. Besides rape, other indignities endured by Lady Saori include breast bondage, enemas and the insertion of hen's eggs into her vagina. After Kosaku dies from a stroke, Saori realizes that she has come to enjoy Tsumura's treatment.
Who’s in it. Lady Black Rose stars Naomi Tani as Saori Nanbara, Haruka Tajima as Aiko Sagara, Keijirō Shiga as Hideo Tsumura and Mami Yuki as Mitsuko Tsumura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Lady Black Rose has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lady Black Rose page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady Black Rose (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lady Black Rose change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lady Black Rose worth watching?
- Lady Black Rose holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lady Black Rose?
- Lady Black Rose stars Naomi Tani, Haruka Tajima, Keijirō Shiga, Mami Yuki and Tesshō Furukawa.
- When was Lady Black Rose released?
- Lady Black Rose was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.