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5.8 / 10(6 votes)IMDb19671h 15mJapan

Slave Widow

奴隷未亡人

Synopsis

After her husband's suicide, young and beautiful Mitsuko Fuji feels alone and helpless -- until one of her husband's major creditors, Mr. Kito, offers a sympathetic ear and a cancellation of all debts. However, Mitsuko soon learns that Kito's intentions are anything but pure, as she's forced to become his personal concubine. Her only, improbable hope for redemption lies with her one true admirer: Kito's very own son.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mamoru Watanabe
Screenplay & Story
Mamoru Watanabe
Original Score
Takashi Akutagawa
Original Title
奴隷未亡人
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 15m
Production Studios
Chuo Eiga Production

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mamoru Watanabe

Screenplay & Story

Mamoru Watanabe

Original Score & Music

Takashi Akutagawa

Director of Photography

Shizuya Takeda

Film Editing

Teruo Nakajima

Producers

Hisashi Nakata

Department Leadership Roster

Mamoru Watanabe

Mamoru Watanabe

Screenplay

Shizuya Takeda

Director of Photography

Takashi Akutagawa

Original Music Composer

Teruo Nakajima

Editor

Mamoru Watanabe

Mamoru Watanabe

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Slave Widow.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Slave Widow

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Slave Widow about?

After her husband's suicide, young and beautiful Mitsuko Fuji feels alone and helpless -- until one of her husband's major creditors, Mr. Kito, offers a sympathetic ear and a cancellation of all debts. However, Mitsuko soon learns that Kito's intentions are anything but pure, as she's forced to become his personal concubine. Her only, improbable hope for redemption lies with her one true admirer: Kito's very own son.

Who directed Slave Widow?

Slave Widow was directed by Mamoru Watanabe.

Who stars in Slave Widow?

The principal cast of Slave Widow includes Noriko Tatsumi, Naomi Tani, Mari Iwai, Michiko Yamanaka, Tadashi Oizumi.

When was Slave Widow released and how long is it?

Slave Widow was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.

Who composed the musical score for Slave Widow?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Slave Widow was composed by Takashi Akutagawa.