The World of Geisha
四畳半襖の裏張り
Synopsis
The world is in turmoil with the October Revolution of 1917, riots over the inflationary price of rice, and the military expedition to Siberia in 1918. But Shinsuke, a brothel owner, spends his days in the arms of geishas, paying little heed to the events happening around him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tatsumi Kumashiro
- Screenplay & Story
- Tatsumi Kumashiro
- Original Title
- 四畳半襖の裏張り
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tatsumi Kumashiro
Tatsumi Kumashiro, Kafu Nagai
Shinsaku Himeda
Akira Suzuki
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Tatsumi Kumashiro
Director
Tatsumi Kumashiro
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Shinsaku Himeda
Director of Photography
Akira Suzuki
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Frequently Asked Questions About The World of Geisha
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The World of Geisha about?
The world is in turmoil with the October Revolution of 1917, riots over the inflationary price of rice, and the military expedition to Siberia in 1918. But Shinsuke, a brothel owner, spends his days in the arms of geishas, paying little heed to the events happening around him.
Who directed The World of Geisha?
The World of Geisha was directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro.
Who stars in The World of Geisha?
The principal cast of The World of Geisha includes Junko Miyashita, Eimei Esumi, Gō Awazu, Moeko Ezawa, Naomi Oka.
When was The World of Geisha released and how long is it?
The World of Geisha was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.