Hero of the Red Light District
妖刀物語 花の吉原百人斬り
Synopsis
A successful textile industrialist from the provinces, who is beloved by his employees for his kindness, cannot find a wife because of a disfiguring birthmark on his face. Even the courtesans in Yoshiwara refuse to entertain him, until an indentured peasant prostitute, Tamarazu, takes the unsavoury assignment and treats him with brash tenderness.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tomu Uchida
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshikata Yoda
- Original Score
- Tamezō Mochizuki
- Original Title
- 妖刀物語 花の吉原百人斬り
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tomu Uchida
Yoshikata Yoda
Tamezō Mochizuki
Sadaji Yoshida
Shintarō Miyamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Tomu Uchida
Director
Shintarō Miyamoto
Editor
Jun'ichirô Tamaki
Production Design
Gô Mikami
Costume Design
Sadaji Yoshida
Director of Photography
Tamezō Mochizuki
Original Music Composer
Yoshikata Yoda
Screenplay
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What is Hero of the Red Light District about?
A successful textile industrialist from the provinces, who is beloved by his employees for his kindness, cannot find a wife because of a disfiguring birthmark on his face. Even the courtesans in Yoshiwara refuse to entertain him, until an indentured peasant prostitute, Tamarazu, takes the unsavoury assignment and treats him with brash tenderness.
Who directed Hero of the Red Light District?
Hero of the Red Light District was directed by Tomu Uchida.
Who stars in Hero of the Red Light District?
The principal cast of Hero of the Red Light District includes Chiezo Kataoka, Yoshie Mizutani, Isao Kimura, Minoru Chiaki, Shinobu Chihara.
When was Hero of the Red Light District released and how long is it?
Hero of the Red Light District was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Hero of the Red Light District?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hero of the Red Light District was composed by Tamezō Mochizuki.