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Rape and Death of a Housewife (1978)

6.019781h 36mJA
DramaCrime

Directed by Noboru Tanaka

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

1h 36m

Language

JA

Release

July 8, 1978

Director

Noboru Tanaka

Overview

Three young boys drunkenly rape a woman named Emiko, the wife of a man they've developed a friendship with. She dies of heart failure during the attack. Her chicken farmer husband, incapable of dealing with her death tends to her corpse as though it were still alive completely unable to accept her d...

Cast

Hideo Murota

Hideo Murota

Taizo Eguchi

Noriko Kurosawa

Noriko Kurosawa

Emiko Eguchi - Taizo's wife

Akiko Shikata

Akiko Shikata

Yaeko Ozaki

Masato Furuoya

Masato Furuoya

Shozo Utagawa

Hiroshi Fukami

Hiroshi Fukami

Reiji Ikemoto

Akira Sakai

Akira Sakai

Zensaku Arita

Moeko Ezawa

Moeko Ezawa

Hōsei Komatsu

Hōsei Komatsu

Kurazo Utagawa

Haruko Toda

Haruko Toda

Seiji Endō

Seiji Endō

Takashi Sue

Takashi Sue

Rei Okamoto

Rei Okamoto

Sadako Arita

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Rape and Death of a Housewife (1978), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Three young boys drunkenly rape a woman named Emiko, the wife of a man they've developed a friendship with. She dies of heart failure during the attack. Her chicken farmer husband, incapable of dealing with her death tends to her corpse as though it were still alive completely unable to accept her demise.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Rape and Death of a Housewife. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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