The Geisha (1983)
Overview
Yokiro was the most successful Geisha house in Western Japan during the first half of the 20th century and remains open to this day. At its peak, it was home to over 200 geisha, however behind the fabulous facade, there were many battles - between family members, men and women, and with the Yakuza. Momokawa was sold to Yokiro at age 12, and despite being the top geisha, her many complicated relationships provide unending challenges throughout her glamorous but turbulent life.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ja |
| Popularity | 4.646 |
Directed By
Hideo Gosha
Crew
Hideo Gosha
Isamu Ichida
Takeshi Endô
Kyo Namura
Fujio Morita
Kōji Takada
Tomiko Miyao
Masaru Satō
TOP CAST
Ken Ogata
Katsuzo
Kimiko Ikegami
Momowaka
Mitsuko Baisho
Osodé
Atsuko Asano
Tamako
Akiko Kana
Maruko
Tetsuro Tamba
Kochi Notable
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