History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess
にっぽん戦後史 マダムおんぼろの生活
Synopsis
Postwar Japan as it is described by Etsuko, the manager of a bar catering to foreigners in Yokosuka. The way of life of a woman brimming with vitality, who skipped the countryside right after the war and, with her womanhood as a weapon, lived through atomic bombings, black markets, prostitution aimed at American soldiers and the Korean War. Inserting newsreels, Shohei Imamura depicts the history of twenty-five years in the Japanese postwar by way of the female body. (doclisboa)
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- Director
- Shōhei Imamura
- Screenplay & Story
- Shōhei Imamura
- Original Score
- Harumi Ibe, Toshirō Mayuzumi
- Original Title
- にっぽん戦後史 マダムおんぼろの生活
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Nihon Eiga Shinsha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shōhei Imamura
Shōhei Imamura
Harumi Ibe, Toshirō Mayuzumi
Masao Tochizawa
Nobuyo Horiba, Motoo Ogasawara
Department Leadership Roster
Shōhei Imamura
Director
Shōhei Imamura
Writer
Nobuyo Horiba
Producer
Motoo Ogasawara
Producer
Masao Tochizawa
Director of Photography
Harumi Ibe
Original Music Composer
Toshirō Mayuzumi
Original Music Composer
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What is History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess about?
Postwar Japan as it is described by Etsuko, the manager of a bar catering to foreigners in Yokosuka. The way of life of a woman brimming with vitality, who skipped the countryside right after the war and, with her womanhood as a weapon, lived through atomic bombings, black markets, prostitution aimed at American soldiers and the Korean War. Inserting newsreels, Shohei Imamura depicts the history of twenty-five years in the Japanese postwar by way of the female body. (doclisboa)
Who directed History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess?
History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess was directed by Shōhei Imamura.
Who stars in History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess?
The principal cast of History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess includes Emiko Akaza.
When was History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess released and how long is it?
History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess?
The original motion picture soundtrack for History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess was composed by Harumi Ibe, Toshirō Mayuzumi.