The Ladder of Success
夜の素顔
Synopsis
A biting portrait of the world of classical Japanese dance: an ambitious young woman (Wakao Ayako) shoves aside her mentor (Kyo Machiko) on her way to the top.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kōzaburō Yoshimura
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaneto Shindō
- Original Score
- Sei Ikeno
- Original Title
- 夜の素顔
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kōzaburō Yoshimura
Kaneto Shindō
Sei Ikeno
Yoshihisa Nakagawa
Masaichi Nagata
Department Leadership Roster
Kōzaburō Yoshimura
Director
Yoshihisa Nakagawa
Director of Photography
Masaichi Nagata
Producer
Kaneto Shindō
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ladder of Success
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ladder of Success about?
A biting portrait of the world of classical Japanese dance: an ambitious young woman (Wakao Ayako) shoves aside her mentor (Kyo Machiko) on her way to the top.
Who directed The Ladder of Success?
The Ladder of Success was directed by Kōzaburō Yoshimura.
Who stars in The Ladder of Success?
The principal cast of The Ladder of Success includes Machiko Kyō, Ayako Wakao, Jun Negami, Eiji Funakoshi, Kenji Sugawara.
When was The Ladder of Success released and how long is it?
The Ladder of Success was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ladder of Success?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ladder of Success was composed by Sei Ikeno.