A Geisha on Horseback

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A Geisha on Horseback

1954

1h 44m

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Based on the original work of Akutagawa Prize-winning writer Ashihei Hino, the film depicts the love of the proud geisha Nobukichi Hakata in the early Taisho era.

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京マチ子

Nobukichi

Acting

平井岐代子

Oine

Acting

清川虹子

Kiyoka

Acting

村田知栄子

Oyasu

Acting

志村喬

Kotaro Yamabe

Acting

Reiko Shirai

Umemaru

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高松英郎

Kojuro Ichikawa

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目黒幸子

Unknown Role

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春本富士夫

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青山杉作

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