Belladonna of Sadness
1973, Japanese. Directed by Eiichi Yamamoto.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Belladonna of Sadness isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 30 June 1973
- Original title
- 哀しみのベラドンナ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshiyuki Fukuda, Eiichi Yamamoto
- Budget
- $270K
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What Belladonna of Sadness is based on
Belladonna of Sadness is based on Satanism and Witchcraft (1862) by Jules Michelet.
1862
Satanism and Witchcraft
By Jules Michelet
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Belladonna of Sadness: quick answers
What should I watch before Belladonna of Sadness?
Watch A Thousand and One Nights (1969) and Cleopatra: Queen of Sex (1970) first.
Is Belladonna of Sadness worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 386 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Belladonna of Sadness?
Belladonna of Sadness runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Belladonna of Sadness have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Belladonna of Sadness. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Belladonna of Sadness parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Belladonna of Sadness on?
Belladonna of Sadness isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Belladonna of Sadness?
If you liked Belladonna of Sadness, try The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral, The Garden of Sinners: Remaining Sense of Pain, Blade of the Immortal.
Who directed Belladonna of Sadness?
Belladonna of Sadness (1973) was directed by Eiichi Yamamoto and stars Aiko Nagayama, Takao Itō, Tatsuya Nakadai.
What is Belladonna of Sadness based on?
Belladonna of Sadness is based on Satanism and Witchcraft (1862) by Jules Michelet.