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A Geisha

1h 25m1953Kenji Mizoguchi
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%
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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.

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GeishaComing Of AgeDebtTeacher Student RelationshipKyoto, JapanPost War JapanDignityApprenticeshipShōwa Era (1926-89)Japanese Culture

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What is A Geisha (1953) about?

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.

Who stars in A Geisha?

A Geisha stars Michiyo Kogure (Miyoharu), Ayako Wakao (Eiko), Seizaburō Kawazu (Kusuda), Eitarō Shindō (Sawamoto), Ichirō Sugai (Saeki). The film was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.

How long is A Geisha?

A Geisha has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1953. It is rated Not Rated.

Is A Geisha worth watching?

A Geisha holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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