Belladonna of Sadness (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1973, Belladonna of Sadness is a fantasy, drama and animation film directed by Eiichi Yamamoto, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. An evil feudal lord rapes a village girl on her wedding night and proceeds to ruin her and her husband's lives. After she's eventually banished from her village, the girl makes a pact with the devil to gain magical ability and take revenge.
Who’s in it. Belladonna of Sadness stars Aiko Nagayama as Jeanne / Belladonna (voice), Tatsuya Nakadai as The Devil (voice), Takao Itō as Jean (voice) and Masaya Takahashi as The Lord (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Belladonna of Sadness has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Belladonna of Sadness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Belladonna of Sadness tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Belladonna of Sadness (1973)?
- In US, Belladonna of Sadness is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Belladonna of Sadness worth watching?
- Belladonna of Sadness holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Belladonna of Sadness?
- Belladonna of Sadness stars Aiko Nagayama, Tatsuya Nakadai, Takao Itō, Masaya Takahashi and Shigako Shimegi.
- When was Belladonna of Sadness released?
- Belladonna of Sadness was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.