Street of Joy
赤線玉の井 ぬけられます
Synopsis
It's the evening before the day all brothels must be shut-down, according to the new law, in 1958. At the Kofukuya's (literally, the house that sells happiness), five prostitutes decide to celebrate the day. Eroticism, drama, and comedy mix as each hour a different event passes, in which all the women's stories come to the surface.
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Junko Miyashita
Shimako
Meika Seri
Kimiko
Naomi Oka
Naoko
Aoi Nakajima
Shigeko
Keizo Kanie
Shiwa
Yoshinori Furukawa
Kimiko's Husband
Akira Takahashi
Drunken customer
Moeko Ezawa
Kofukuya's Madam
Eimei Esumi
Kimiko's 1st Customer
Gō Awazu
Naoko's 26th Customer
Taiji Tonoyama
Kofukuya's Owner
Hiroshi Gojo
Yamaguchi
Kunio Shimizu
Ai Yoshino
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tatsumi Kumashiro
- Screenplay & Story
- Tatsumi Kumashiro
- Original Title
- 赤線玉の井 ぬけられます
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tatsumi Kumashiro
Tatsumi Kumashiro, Ikko Shimizu
Shinsaku Himeda
Akira Suzuki
Department Leadership Roster
Tatsumi Kumashiro
Director
Shinsaku Himeda
Director of Photography
Akira Suzuki
Editor
Tatsumi Kumashiro
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Street of Joy
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What is Street of Joy about?
It's the evening before the day all brothels must be shut-down, according to the new law, in 1958. At the Kofukuya's (literally, the house that sells happiness), five prostitutes decide to celebrate the day. Eroticism, drama, and comedy mix as each hour a different event passes, in which all the women's stories come to the surface.
Who directed Street of Joy?
Street of Joy was directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro.
Who stars in Street of Joy?
The principal cast of Street of Joy includes Junko Miyashita, Meika Seri, Naomi Oka, Aoi Nakajima, Keizo Kanie.
When was Street of Joy released and how long is it?
Street of Joy was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Is Street of Joy based on a book or true story?
Street of Joy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ikko Shimizu".