A Woman Called Sada Abe
実録阿部定
Synopsis
A true-life tale of a broken woman whose hedonistic tryst with a high-class restaurateur resulted in a horrific crime of passion that littered Tokyo headlines in 1936.
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A Woman Called Sada Abe | Trailer | Noboru TanakaOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-28
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Junko Miyashita
Sada Abe
Eimei Esumi
Kichizo Ishida
Nagatoshi Sakamoto
Osato
Genshū Hanayagi
Geisha
Hiroshi Gojo
Masseur
Ikunosuke Koizumi
Detective
Ran Chihaya
Mansaki Maid
Akira Hisamatsu
Sada's Father
Yoshie Kitsuda
Kishizo's Wife
Yoko Oyanagi
Shinagawa-kan Maid
Saburō Shōji
Bouncer
Bunta Tani
Barber
Kyoichi Mizuki
Thrift Store Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noboru Tanaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Akio Ido
- Original Score
- Koichi Sakata
- Original Title
- 実録阿部定
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noboru Tanaka
Akio Ido
Koichi Sakata
Masaru Mori
Shinji Yamada
Yoshihiro Yūki
Department Leadership Roster
Noboru Tanaka
Director
Yoshihiro Yūki
Producer
Koichi Sakata
Original Music Composer
Shinji Yamada
Editor
Masaru Mori
Director of Photography
Akio Ido
Screenplay
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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What is A Woman Called Sada Abe about?
A true-life tale of a broken woman whose hedonistic tryst with a high-class restaurateur resulted in a horrific crime of passion that littered Tokyo headlines in 1936.
Who directed A Woman Called Sada Abe?
A Woman Called Sada Abe was directed by Noboru Tanaka.
Who stars in A Woman Called Sada Abe?
The principal cast of A Woman Called Sada Abe includes Junko Miyashita, Eimei Esumi, Nagatoshi Sakamoto, Genshū Hanayagi, Hiroshi Gojo.
When was A Woman Called Sada Abe released and how long is it?
A Woman Called Sada Abe was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for A Woman Called Sada Abe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Woman Called Sada Abe was composed by Koichi Sakata.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Woman Called Sada Abe?
A Woman Called Sada Abe holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).