The World of Geisha

The World of Geisha

The World of Geisha

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The World of Geisha

1973

1h 12m

4.4(7 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Overview

The world is in turmoil with the October Revolution of 1917, riots over the inflationary price of rice, and the military expedition to Siberia in 1918. But Shinsuke, a brothel owner, spends his days in the arms of geishas, paying little heed to the events happening around him.

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Nikkatsu Corporation

Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

宮下順子

Sodeko

宮下順子

Acting

江角英明

Shinsuke

江角英明

Acting

粟津號

Kôichi

粟津號

Acting

絵沢萠子

Hanae

絵沢萠子

Acting

丘ナオミ

Yûko

丘ナオミ

Acting

芹明香

Hanamaru

芹明香

Acting

山谷初男

Pinsuke

山谷初男

Acting

Michiko Komori

Unknown Role

Michiko Komori

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