Girls of the White Orchid
Synopsis
In Los Angeles, naive and lonely waitress and aspirant singer Carol finds an advertisement for a job opportunity in Tokyo. Traveling to Japan to work at the White Orchid nightclub, she discovers the scheme of prostitution in the club that belongs to Yakuza. Alone, without money and her passport, she is protected by Shiro, but pressed by the managers Madame Mori and her husband Hatanaka to be receptive to client's proposals.
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Jennifer Jason Leigh
Carol Heath
Thomas Byrd
Don Potter
Mako
Mori
Carolyn Seymour
Madame Mori
Richard Narita
Shiro
Soon-Tek Oh
Hatanaka
Ann Jillian
Marilyn
Yvonne McCord
Susanne
Philip Charles MacKenzie
Cavanaugh
Leslie Wing
Lisa
John Hancock
Sergeant Kelly
Lionel Decker
Travis
Eda Reiss Merin
Mrs. Powers
Isabell O'Connor
Esther (as Isabell Monk)
Keone Young
Akira
Rodney Kageyama
Police Supervisor
Dian Kobayashi
Policewoman
Owen Orr
Caucasian Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 27, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Kaplan
- Screenplay & Story
- Carole Raschella, Michael Raschella
- Original Score
- Brad Fiedel
- Original Title
- Girls of the White Orchid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Hill/Mandelker Films, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Kaplan
Carole Raschella, Michael Raschella
Brad Fiedel
John Lindley
Brent A. Schoenfeld
Leonard Hill, Philip Mandelker, Claude Binyon Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Kaplan
Director
Brad Fiedel
Original Music Composer
John Lindley
Director of Photography
Brent A. Schoenfeld
Editor
Claude Binyon Jr.
Producer
Carole Raschella
Writer
Michael Raschella
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is Girls of the White Orchid about?
In Los Angeles, naive and lonely waitress and aspirant singer Carol finds an advertisement for a job opportunity in Tokyo. Traveling to Japan to work at the White Orchid nightclub, she discovers the scheme of prostitution in the club that belongs to Yakuza. Alone, without money and her passport, she is protected by Shiro, but pressed by the managers Madame Mori and her husband Hatanaka to be receptive to client's proposals.
Who directed Girls of the White Orchid?
Girls of the White Orchid was directed by Jonathan Kaplan.
Who stars in Girls of the White Orchid?
The principal cast of Girls of the White Orchid includes Jennifer Jason Leigh, Thomas Byrd, Mako, Carolyn Seymour, Richard Narita.
When was Girls of the White Orchid released and how long is it?
Girls of the White Orchid was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Girls of the White Orchid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Girls of the White Orchid was composed by Brad Fiedel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Girls of the White Orchid?
Girls of the White Orchid holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).