The Erotomaniac Daimyo (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1972, The Erotomaniac Daimyo is a drama film directed by Norifumi Suzuki, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Kiyohime, a daughter of Tokugawa Ienari is married-off to Tadateru Ogura, the lord of a Kyushu clan. However, the lord's sexual inexperience and Kiyohime's strict morals lead to significant crisis in their marriage. To improve his sexual prowess, the lord is introduced to Sandra, a French woman held captive by usurer-smuggler Hatakaya. This results in the lord's choosing Sandra as his mistress. Kiyohime's attendants see this move as an insult and have Sandra beaten and imprisoned. Nevertheless, Sandra escapes with the help of Morita, a retainer of the lord. Out of bitterness and as some sort of revenge, the lord imposes a sex ban on his subjects.
Who’s in it. The Erotomaniac Daimyo stars Miki Sugimoto as Kiyohime, Sandra Julien as Sandra, Ruriko Ikejima and Yōko Mihara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Erotomaniac Daimyo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Erotomaniac Daimyo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Erotomaniac Daimyo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Erotomaniac Daimyo (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Erotomaniac Daimyo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Erotomaniac Daimyo worth watching?
- The Erotomaniac Daimyo holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Erotomaniac Daimyo?
- The Erotomaniac Daimyo stars Miki Sugimoto, Sandra Julien, Ruriko Ikejima, Yōko Mihara and Ryôko Ema.
- When was The Erotomaniac Daimyo released?
- The Erotomaniac Daimyo was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.