Be Extremely Numb (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1973, Be Extremely Numb is a drama film directed by Ryozo Sugata, running about 63 minutes.
What it’s about. A sensual drama depicting the sad end of a fateful love story between a traumatized woman who is unable to love the opposite sex. Naomi Tani, who gained popularity as the "Queen of SM," teams up with director Kinya Ogawa, a big name in pink movies, to passionately portray the wavering love of a man-hating chef. Oku (Naomi Tani), who runs a sushi restaurant, is admired by many of the regulars for her bewitching appearance and skillful chef, but due to abuse from her late father, she has lost faith in men and is drowning in lust with Kazue. Oku witnesses Kazue having a relationship with a man, and is shocked when she meets the mysterious chef Shinkichi (Shohei Yamamoto).
Who’s in it. Be Extremely Numb stars Naomi Tani as Oku, Hiroko Fuji as Oku's mother Otsaku, Yuka Morimura as Kazue and Jun Ogawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Be Extremely Numb has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Be Extremely Numb page.
If you liked it. Fans of Be Extremely Numb tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Be Extremely Numb (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Be Extremely Numb change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Be Extremely Numb worth watching?
- Be Extremely Numb holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Be Extremely Numb?
- Be Extremely Numb stars Naomi Tani, Hiroko Fuji, Yuka Morimura, Jun Ogawa and Kenji Miyase.