A Woman Called Sada Abe (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1975, A Woman Called Sada Abe is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Noboru Tanaka, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. A Woman Called Sada Abe stars Junko Miyashita as Abe Sada, Eimei Esumi as Kishizô Ishida, Genshû Hanayagi as Geisha and Yoshie Kitsuda as Kishizo's Wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, A Woman Called Sada Abe has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Woman Called Sada Abe page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Woman Called Sada Abe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Woman Called Sada Abe (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Woman Called Sada Abe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Woman Called Sada Abe worth watching?
- A Woman Called Sada Abe holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Woman Called Sada Abe?
- A Woman Called Sada Abe stars Junko Miyashita, Eimei Esumi, Genshû Hanayagi, Yoshie Kitsuda and Ikunosuke Koizumi.
- When was A Woman Called Sada Abe released?
- A Woman Called Sada Abe was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.