Sada
SADA 戯作・阿部定の生涯
“A true story of sexual obsession.”
Synopsis
On 17 May 1936–during a period of war, economic depression, public unease and growing militarism, a time of unrest and confusion when public opinion was, at best, unpredictable–Sada Abe killed and emasculated her lover. Condemned by the law, Sada finds herself lionised by the press and hailed as a 'saint' of love. Because hers was a crime of passion, the purity of her motivation elevates her from criminal to heroine.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Sada (1998) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-31
Top Cast
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Hitomi Kuroki
Sada Abe
Tsurutaro Kataoka
Tatsuzo Kikumoto
Norihei Miki
Takuzo Abe
Kippei Shiina
Masaru Okada
Toshie Negishi
Yoshi Kikumoto
Renji Ishibashi
Shinkichi
Bengal
Sanosuke Tachibana
Kyusaku Shimada
Takiguchi
Tomorowo Taguchi
Kin
Hisashi Igawa
Detective
Mansaku Ikeuchi
Toshihiko Saito
Ayumi Ito
Maid
Yasufumi Hayashi
Young Soldier
Wakaba Irie
Toki
Kōen Okumura
Tofu Shop
Jiro Sakagami
Miyazaki Toshisaburo
Kanehiro Ri
Young Chef
Riki Takeuchi
Young Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nobuhiko Obayashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Hiroko Nishizawa, Nobuhiko Obayashi
- Original Score
- Nobuhiko Obayashi
- Original Title
- SADA 戯作・阿部定の生涯
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nobuhiko Obayashi
Hiroko Nishizawa, Nobuhiko Obayashi
Nobuhiko Obayashi
Noritaka Sakamoto
Nobuhiko Obayashi
Hisao Nabeshima, Kyōko Ōbayashi
Department Leadership Roster
Nobuhiko Obayashi
Director
Hiroko Nishizawa
Writer
Hisao Nabeshima
Producer
Kyōko Ōbayashi
Producer
Nobuhiko Obayashi
Writer
Nobuhiko Obayashi
Editor
Kôichi Takeuchi
Production Design
Chieko Okano
Costume Design
Nobuhiko Obayashi
Original Music Composer
Noritaka Sakamoto
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sada
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sada about?
On 17 May 1936–during a period of war, economic depression, public unease and growing militarism, a time of unrest and confusion when public opinion was, at best, unpredictable–Sada Abe killed and emasculated her lover. Condemned by the law, Sada finds herself lionised by the press and hailed as a 'saint' of love. Because hers was a crime of passion, the purity of her motivation elevates her from criminal to heroine.
Who directed Sada?
Sada was directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi.
Who stars in Sada?
The principal cast of Sada includes Hitomi Kuroki, Tsurutaro Kataoka, Norihei Miki, Kippei Shiina, Toshie Negishi.
When was Sada released and how long is it?
Sada was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Sada?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sada was composed by Nobuhiko Obayashi.
Is Sada based on a book or true story?
Sada is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hiroko Nishizawa".