Yoshiwara(1937)
Yoshiwara Synopsis
Based on a novel by Maurice Dekobra, the film is set in Yoshiwara, the red-light district of Tokyo, in the nineteenth century. It depicts a love triangle between a high-class prostitute, a Russian naval officer, and a rickshaw man.
Yoshiwara (1937) is a romance and drama film directed by Max Ophüls, released on June 23, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Pierre Richard-Willm, Sessue Hayakawa, Lucienne Le Marchand and Roland Toutain. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Max Ophüls
- Writers:
- Arnold Lipp, Wolfgang Wilhelm, Max Ophüls
- Producers:
- Samuel Epstein, Herman Millakowsky
- Cinematographer:
- Eugen Schüfftan
- Composer:
- Paul Dessau
- Production:
- Les Productions Milo Film, Les Films Excelsior
- Status:
- Released
Yoshiwara Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pierre Richard-Willm
as Lieutenant Serge Polenoff
Sessue Hayakawa
as Ysamo, Kuli
Lucienne Le Marchand
as Namo
Roland Toutain
as Pawlik
- Michiko Tanaka
Michiko Tanaka
as Kohana
André Gabriello
as Pô
Camille Bert
as Le commandant
Janine Darcey
as Une geisha
- Foun-Sen
Foun-Sen
as Une geisha
Philippe Richard
as L'attaché russe
- Ky Duyen
Ky Duyen
as L'agent secret
Georges Saillard
as Le médecin
Key crew
Directed by Max Ophüls, written by Arnold Lipp, Wolfgang Wilhelm and Max Ophüls, produced by Samuel Epstein and Herman Millakowsky.
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Yoshiwara Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Yoshiwara – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Yoshiwara online?
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Yoshiwara (1937) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Yoshiwara?
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The main cast of Yoshiwara (1937) includes Pierre Richard-Willm, Sessue Hayakawa, Lucienne Le Marchand, Roland Toutain and Michiko Tanaka. The film was directed by Max Ophüls. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Yoshiwara released?
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Yoshiwara was released on June 23, 1937 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Yoshiwara worth watching?
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Yoshiwara (1937) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.