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Pam Dawber
Gillian Burke
Richard Narita
Kangoro
Stephanie Faracy
Katy
Robert Ito
Mr. Hashimoto
Beulah Quo
Kangoro's Mother
June Angela
Kohana
Takayo Fischer
Okasan
Emily Kuroda
Kikusen
Lily Mariye
Shizue
Dorothy McGuire
Ann Suzuki
Randy DeVol
Tomio
Charles Roche
Peter
Clare Torao
Yoshiko
Hitashi Hamano
Mr. Wada
Kenji Kamei
Mr. Tanaka
Yoshithugu Oda
Mr. Kangoro
Tsuyako Okajima
Auntie
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Philips
- Screenplay & Story
- Liza Dalby, Judith Paige Mitchell
- Original Score
- Miles Goodman, Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- American Geisha
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Interscope Communications, Stonehenge Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Philips
Liza Dalby, Judith Paige Mitchell
Miles Goodman, Thomas Newman
Matthew F. Leonetti
George Jay Nicholson
Richard L. O'Connor, Richard Berg, Ted Field
Department Leadership Roster
George Jay Nicholson
Editor
Richard L. O'Connor
Producer
Lee Philips
Director
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
Miles Goodman
Original Music Composer
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for American Geisha.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Geisha
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Geisha about?
On a trip to Japan, an American student watches the lives of the Geishas in a tea house.
Who directed American Geisha?
American Geisha was directed by Lee Philips.
Who stars in American Geisha?
The principal cast of American Geisha includes Pam Dawber, Richard Narita, Stephanie Faracy, Robert Ito, Beulah Quo.
When was American Geisha released and how long is it?
American Geisha was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for American Geisha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Geisha was composed by Miles Goodman, Thomas Newman.
Is American Geisha based on a book or true story?
American Geisha is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Liza Dalby".