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Sada Abe
Acting•Born May 28, 1905•Died January 1, 1972 (age 66)•Tokyo, Japan
Biography
Sada Abe is mainly remembered for erotically asphyxiating her lover, Kichizo Ishida, on May 18, 1936, and then cutting off his penis and testicles and carrying them around with her in her handbag. The story became a national sensation in Japan, acquiring mythic overtones, and has since been interpreted by artists, philosophers, novelists and filmmakers.
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Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayMay 28, 1905
Day of DeathJanuary 1, 1972
Place of BirthTokyo, Japan
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