Lady Black Rose
Lady Black Rose

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Lady Black Rose

1978
Movie
72 min
Japanese

An impotent husband hires a photographer, a professional S&M mistress, and his driver to kidnap his wealthy but unfaithful wife. After she is photographed while being sexually abused, she is blackmailed into giving control of her estate to her husband. Confined to the basement, she suffers an endless series of humiliations and indignities. But fate has some cruel twists in store...

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Richard C. SarafianGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, fresh out of prison, gets entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a ruthless crime boss. As she tries to go straight, she finds herself pulled back into the criminal underworld. Her determination to survive and protect those she cares about leads to a thrilling and violent confrontation.

Critical Reception

Lady Black Rose received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its gritty atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Kim Cattrall, while others found its plot predictable and its violence gratuitous. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its action-packed narrative and others criticizing its bleak tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and lead performance.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and excessive violence.

  • Offers a decent crime thriller experience for fans of the genre.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Los Angeles, utilizing its urban landscape to enhance the gritty, noir-like feel of the story.

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