The Gion Tempest
夜の波紋
Synopsis
The story follows Keiko, a dancer in the "Maiko Odori" theater in Kyoto, who tries to climb the social ladder in a world driven by money and self-interest. She becomes involved with wealthy men to pursue her ambitions but faces betrayal, exploitation, and is even accused of embezzlement. As she struggles to survive, her close friend dies from a heart condition, and her plan to marry a rich man fails. In the end, Keiko realizes the harshness of reality and decides to keep dancing despite the sorrow.
Top Cast
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Hizuru Takachiho
Kyôko
Chieko Naniwa
Orin
Ushio Akashi
Ryûtarô Nambara
Manami Fuji
Miyuki
Kodayu Ichikawa
Kanzabûro Kikumura
Tomiko Ishii
Tomiko
Akitake Kōno
Sakakibara
Yōko Matsuyama
Sumie
Frank Nagai
Tatsuya Nakadai
Masaki
Toranosuke Ogawa
Miyaguchi
Koreya Senda
Shûsem Ashida
Fujio Suga
Ônishi
Naoki Sugiura
Miyajima
Eijirō Yanagi
Gôji Kishii
Minoru Ōki
Takahashi Akimoto
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Seiichiro Uchikawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Seiichiro Uchikawa, Ryuzo Kikushima
- Original Score
- Moritaro Omori
- Original Title
- 夜の波紋
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Seiichiro Uchikawa
Seiichiro Uchikawa, Ryuzo Kikushima
Moritaro Omori
Shinichi Ota
Masashichi Nomura
Department Leadership Roster
Seiichiro Uchikawa
Director
Seiichiro Uchikawa
Screenplay
Ryuzo Kikushima
Screenplay
Masashichi Nomura
Editor
Shinichi Ota
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gion Tempest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gion Tempest about?
The story follows Keiko, a dancer in the "Maiko Odori" theater in Kyoto, who tries to climb the social ladder in a world driven by money and self-interest. She becomes involved with wealthy men to pursue her ambitions but faces betrayal, exploitation, and is even accused of embezzlement. As she struggles to survive, her close friend dies from a heart condition, and her plan to marry a rich man fails. In the end, Keiko realizes the harshness of reality and decides to keep dancing despite the sorrow.
Who directed The Gion Tempest?
The Gion Tempest was directed by Seiichiro Uchikawa.
Who stars in The Gion Tempest?
The principal cast of The Gion Tempest includes Hizuru Takachiho, Chieko Naniwa, Ushio Akashi, Manami Fuji, Kodayu Ichikawa.
When was The Gion Tempest released and how long is it?
The Gion Tempest was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gion Tempest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gion Tempest was composed by Moritaro Omori.