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Release Year1961
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Mystery, Romance
Votes35
DirectorYasuzō Masumura
WritersMasato Ide
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Wife Confesses
About A Wife Confesses
Tied to a mountain between her brutalizing spouse and her secret lover, disaster strikes; the authorities accuse her of murder and prompt a confession.
Directed by Yasuzō Masumura, A Wife Confesses leans on a strong ensemble — Ayako Wakao, Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Eitarō Ozawa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1961.
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