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The Woman Who Wanted to Die (1971): Cast

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The Woman Who Wanted to Die is a 1971 drama directed by Kôji Wakamatsu, starring Tamaki Katori as Natsu Orie, Hiroshi Yajima and Eriko Shima. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.

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The Woman Who Wanted to Die (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 11m (71 min)
Director
Kôji Wakamatsu
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Woman Who Wanted to Die About?

The premise of The Woman Who Wanted to Die without spoilers.

After Mishima’s recent suicide, a chance encounter brings two long‑known acquaintances together at a secluded countryside inn. The man and the woman, each now accompanied by a new partner, discover they have shared a decade‑long connection, prompting an uneasy reunion that forces them to confront the past and their present relationships.

The Woman Who Wanted to Die Themes & Keywords

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  • large breasts
  • male rear nudity
  • cheating wife
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  • cheating husband
  • pinku eiga
  • softcore
  • failed suicide
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  • dying
  • death
  • getting dumped
  • being dumped
  • sword
  • samurai sword
  • love
  • left by woman
  • scar
  • sex scene
  • suicide pact
  • double suicide
  • suicide attempt
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Cast & crew

The Woman Who Wanted to Die Cast & Characters

Tamaki Katori leads the cast as Natsu Orie, with Hiroshi Yajima as Jirô Yokoi and Eriko Shima as Ryôko Noda. Directed by Kôji Wakamatsu; 9 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Kôji Wakamatsu

More films directed by Kôji Wakamatsu, best-rated first: United Red Army, Caterpillar, The Millennial Rapture and 11.25 The Day He Chose His Own Fate.

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The Woman Who Wanted to Die Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Segura magura: shinitai onna” and “La donna che voleva morire”.

Also known as
  • Segura magura: shinitai onna
  • La donna che voleva morire
  • La Femme Qui Voulait Mourir
  • A nő, aki meghalni akart
  • 性轮回:寻死之女

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The Woman Who Wanted to Die FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Woman Who Wanted to Die, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Woman Who Wanted to Die?

The Woman Who Wanted to Die runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

When was The Woman Who Wanted to Die released?

The Woman Who Wanted to Die was released on April 1, 1971.

Who directed The Woman Who Wanted to Die?

The Woman Who Wanted to Die was directed by Kôji Wakamatsu.

More films by Kôji Wakamatsu

Who is in the cast of The Woman Who Wanted to Die?

The Woman Who Wanted to Die stars Tamaki Katori as Natsu Orie, Hiroshi Yajima as Jirô Yokoi and Eriko Shima as Ryôko Noda, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Woman Who Wanted to Die have a post-credit scene?

No. The Woman Who Wanted to Die has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Woman Who Wanted to Die in?

The original language of The Woman Who Wanted to Die is Japanese.

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