CinemaOSMovie · 1999 · 1h 40m

The Secret Life of Geisha

DocumentaryTV Movie

Documentary about the world of the Japanese geisha. Unattainable by all but the wealthy and powerful, geisha are the ultimate massagers of the male ego. Behind the delicate fan and enigmatic smile can also be found a darker side to the geisha story, including treachery and suicide.

Directed byJanice Sutherland

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1999
Studios
A+E Global Media

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Narrator (voice)

Creative team
Directed by
Janice Sutherland
Written by
Clive Maltby
Produced by
Clive Maltby
Anthony Geffen

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