Belladonna of Sadness
“A soul wandering in love… Belladonna, a flower that blooms with the sap of tears…”
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.
Where to watch Belladonna of Sadness in United States
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Where is Belladonna of Sadness streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | LaCinetek |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Belladonna of Sadness
Belladonna of Sadness is a 1973 Japanese-language animation, drama and fantasy film directed by Eiichi Yamamoto. The cast is led by Aiko Nagayama, Takao Itō, Tatsuya Nakadai. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Belladonna of Sadness was produced by Nippon Herald Films and Mushi Production and made in Japan. It was released on June 30, 1973, and carries a 18 certification.
- Director
- Eiichi Yamamoto
- Writers
- Yoshiyuki Fukuda, Eiichi Yamamoto
- Release date
- June 30, 1973
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- 18
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- Nippon Herald Films, Mushi Production
Belladonna of Sadness cast & crew
Belladonna of Sadness was directed by Eiichi Yamamoto and written by Yoshiyuki Fukuda and Eiichi Yamamoto.
The cast features Aiko Nagayama as Jeanne / Belladonna (voice), Takao Itō as Jean (voice), Tatsuya Nakadai as The Devil (voice), Masaya Takahashi as The Lord (voice), Shigako Shimegi as The Lord's Mistress (voice), and Masakane Yonekura as The Priest (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Masahiko Sato and cinematography is by Shigeru Yamazaki.
Is Belladonna of Sadness worth watching?
Belladonna of Sadness holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 364 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and fantasy, Belladonna of Sadness is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Belladonna of Sadness
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Cast of Belladonna of Sadness
Aiko Nagayama
Jeanne / Belladonna (voice)
Takao Itō
Jean (voice)
Tatsuya Nakadai
The Devil (voice)
Masaya Takahashi
The Lord (voice)
Shigako Shimegi
The Lord's Mistress (voice)
Masakane Yonekura
The Priest (voice)
Natsuka Yashiro
The Witch (voice)
Belladonna of Sadness — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Belladonna of Sadness in United States?
Belladonna of Sadness is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Belladonna of Sadness in?
Belladonna of Sadness is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Belladonna of Sadness?
Belladonna of Sadness runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is Belladonna of Sadness rated?
Belladonna of Sadness is rated 18. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 364 ratings.
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