ColinJ
7/10One of the very best 'nunsploitation' films is full of provocative (and beautifully photographed) imagery.
Reviewed on February 16, 2017
The Transgressor(1974)
聖獣学園
6.4(65)1h 31m1974-02-16
DramaThrillerHorror
The Transgressor Synopsis
18 years after the mysterious death of her mother, Maya takes religious vows to find out what terrible things happened to her mother inside the Sacred Heart Convent. As soon as the door closes to the nunnery, the nuns start torturing her. She also has to deal with a lecherous archbishops and a lesbian mother superior.
The Transgressor (1974) is a drama, thriller and horror film directed by Norifumi Suzuki, released on February 16, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Yumi Takigawa, Emiko Yamauchi, Yayoi Watanabe and Ryōko Ema. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
- Director:
- Norifumi Suzuki
- Writers:
- Masahiro Kakefuda, Norifumi Suzuki, Norifumi Suzuki
- Cinematographer:
- Masao Shimizu
- Composer:
- Masao Yagi
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
The Transgressor (1974) Trailer
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The Transgressor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yumi Takigawa
as Maya Takigawa
Emiko Yamauchi
as Matsuko Ishida
Yayoi Watanabe
as Hisako Kitano
Ryōko Ema
as Natalie Green
Hachiro Tako
as Tatsuhei Kameda
Harumi Tajima
as Tamao Oka
Natsuko Yashiro
as Kaoru Onotsuka
- Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette
as Janetto
Emi Jo
as Youko Watanabe
Rie Saotome
as Emi Takanami
- Sanae Ôhori
Sanae Ôhori
as Mie Mitsuko
- Kyouko Negishi
Kyouko Negishi
as Michiko Shinohara
Key crew
Directed by Norifumi Suzuki, written by Masahiro Kakefuda, Norifumi Suzuki and Norifumi Suzuki.
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The Transgressor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 65 ratings.
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The main cast of The Transgressor (1974) includes Yumi Takigawa, Emiko Yamauchi, Yayoi Watanabe, Ryōko Ema and Hachiro Tako. The film was directed by Norifumi Suzuki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Transgressor released?
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The Transgressor was released on February 16, 1974 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Transgressor worth watching?
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The Transgressor (1974) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 65 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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