MOVIE

A Geisha

Name: A Geisha
Director: Kenji Mizoguchi
Genre: Drama
Released: 1953-08-12
Cast: Michiyo Kogure, Ayako Wakao, Seizaburō Kawazu, Eitarō Shindō, Ichirō Sugai

Fleeing a distressing family situation, Eiko, a very young girl, becomes an apprentice to Miyoharu, a veteran geisha. Both, determined to preserve their professional integrity, must face the selfishness and ambition of several petty people.

Fleeing a distressing family situation, Eiko, a very young girl, becomes an apprentice to Miyoharu, a veteran geisha. Both, determined to preserve the… + more

Original Title

祇園囃子

Release Date

1953-08-12

Year

1953

Duration

1h 25m

Status

Released

Score

7.50

Genres

Drama

Production

Daiei Film

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