Still from Belladonna of Sadness — Belladonna of Sadness (1973) — Eiichi YamamotoPhotographed by Shigeru Yamazaki

Eiichi Yamamoto

Belladonna of Sadness

Name: Belladonna of Sadness
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Animation
Released: 1973
Duration: 87 min

哀しみのベラドンナ

Japanese / 1973 / 1h 27m

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Drama Fantasy Animation

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Synopsis

An evil feudal lord rapes a village girl on her wedding night and proceeds to ruin her and her husband's lives. After she's eventually banished from her village, the girl makes a pact with the devil to gain magical ability and take revenge.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorEiichi Yamamoto

WriterYoshiyuki Fukuda, Eiichi Yamamoto

CinematographerShigeru Yamazaki

Cast

Aiko Nagayamaas Jeanne / Belladonna (voice)

Takao Itōas Jean (voice)

Tatsuya Nakadaias The Devil (voice)

Masaya Takahashias The Lord (voice)

Shigako Shimegias The Lord's Mistress (voice)

Masakane Yonekuraas The Priest (voice)

Natsuka Yashiroas The Witch (voice)