Decapitation of an Evil Woman
毒婦お伝と首切り浅
Synopsis
An unusual blending of elements comes together in this crime story drawn from Japanese history. During the early Meiji period a number of “Dokufu” (Poison Women) committed a significant number of murders. These crimes were most often committed by wives on their husbands in order to be together with their lovers. At that time women were executed in the same manner as men, to wit: by being decapitated. This is the story of the most notorious of all, Takahashi Oden who, in 1879, was the last woman executed by decapitation in Japan.
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- Director
- Yuji Makiguchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuji Makiguchi
- Original Title
- 毒婦お伝と首切り浅
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
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Yuji Makiguchi
Yuji Makiguchi
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Yuji Makiguchi
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Yuji Makiguchi
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What is Decapitation of an Evil Woman about?
An unusual blending of elements comes together in this crime story drawn from Japanese history. During the early Meiji period a number of “Dokufu” (Poison Women) committed a significant number of murders. These crimes were most often committed by wives on their husbands in order to be together with their lovers. At that time women were executed in the same manner as men, to wit: by being decapitated. This is the story of the most notorious of all, Takahashi Oden who, in 1879, was the last woman executed by decapitation in Japan.
Who directed Decapitation of an Evil Woman?
Decapitation of an Evil Woman was directed by Yuji Makiguchi.
Who stars in Decapitation of an Evil Woman?
The principal cast of Decapitation of an Evil Woman includes Terumi Azuma, Yoshinobu Hirose, Yukiko Tachibana, Takuzō Kawatani, Akira Shioji.
When was Decapitation of an Evil Woman released and how long is it?
Decapitation of an Evil Woman was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.