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Women of the Night

1h 14m1948Kenji Mizoguchi
IMDb 7.2
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In early post-war Osaka, three women—war widow Fusako, her Korean expat sister Natsuko, and Kumiko, Fusako's sister-in-law—descend into prostitution, all for their individual reasons.

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Osaka, JapanProstitutionExpatriatePost War Japan

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Frequently asked questions

What is Women of the Night (1948) about?

In early post-war Osaka, three women—war widow Fusako, her Korean expat sister Natsuko, and Kumiko, Fusako's sister-in-law—descend into prostitution, all for their individual reasons.

Who stars in Women of the Night?

Women of the Night stars Kinuyo Tanaka (Fusako Owada), Sanae Takasugi (Natsuko Kimijima), Tomie Tsunoda (Kumiko Owada), Mitsuo Nagata (Kenzô Kuriyama), Kōju Murata (Hospital Director). The film was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.

How long is Women of the Night?

Women of the Night has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1948.

Is Women of the Night worth watching?

Women of the Night holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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