Cruelty: Black Rose Torture (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1975, Cruelty: Black Rose Torture is a drama film directed by Katsuhiko Fujii, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. In pre-war Japan, Yumiko, an aristocratic lady, accompanied by her maid, travels to Tokyo to visit her brother. Unaware that her brother has become involved in anti-governmental activities and left the city, the two women are captured, raped and tortured by the military police. Two years later, during the war, the government confiscates Yumiko's estate, turning it into a torture chamber for the inquisition of prisoners. Yumiko and her maid are among those who are subjected to sexual indignities.
Who’s in it. Cruelty: Black Rose Torture stars Naomi Tani as Chiyo, Eimei Esumi as Narumi, Terumi Azuma as Yumiko Akizawa and Hiroshi Gojo as Takayuki Akizawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Cruelty: Black Rose Torture has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cruelty: Black Rose Torture page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cruelty: Black Rose Torture tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cruelty: Black Rose Torture (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cruelty: Black Rose Torture change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cruelty: Black Rose Torture worth watching?
- Cruelty: Black Rose Torture holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cruelty: Black Rose Torture?
- Cruelty: Black Rose Torture stars Naomi Tani, Eimei Esumi, Terumi Azuma, Hiroshi Gojo and Akira Takahashi.
- When was Cruelty: Black Rose Torture released?
- Cruelty: Black Rose Torture was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.