The World of Geisha(1973)
四畳半襖の裏張り
The World of Geisha Synopsis
The world is in turmoil with the October Revolution of 1917, riots over the inflationary price of rice, and the military expedition to Siberia in 1918. But Shinsuke, a brothel owner, spends his days in the arms of geishas, paying little heed to the events happening around him.
The World of Geisha (1973) is a drama and comedy film directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro, released on November 3, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Junko Miyashita, Eimei Esumi, Gō Awazu and Moeko Ezawa. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Tatsumi Kumashiro
- Writers:
- Kafu Nagai, Tatsumi Kumashiro
- Cinematographer:
- Shinsaku Himeda
- Production:
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The World of Geisha Cast & Crew
Main cast
Junko Miyashita
as Sodeko
Eimei Esumi
as Shinsuke
Gō Awazu
as Kôichi
Moeko Ezawa
as Hanae
Naomi Oka
as Yûko
Meika Seri
as Hanamaru
Hatsuo Yamaya
as Pinsuke
Michiko Komori
Key crew
Directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro, written by Kafu Nagai and Tatsumi Kumashiro.
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The World of Geisha Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 8 ratings.
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The World of Geisha – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The World of Geisha online?
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The World of Geisha (1973) is available to stream on U-NEXT, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The World of Geisha?
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The main cast of The World of Geisha (1973) includes Junko Miyashita, Eimei Esumi, Gō Awazu, Moeko Ezawa and Naomi Oka. The film was directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The World of Geisha released?
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The World of Geisha was released on November 3, 1973 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is The World of Geisha worth watching?
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The World of Geisha (1973) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.