When a Woman Ascends the Stairs(1960)
女が階段を上る時
The tree sprouts no matter how strong the wind blows.
When a Woman Ascends the Stairs Synopsis
Keiko, whom everyone calls Mama, narrates her story: she's a hostess on the Ginza, 30, a widow. She describes life's vicious cycle: acting cheerful around drunks, dressing and living well to convey confidence, needing money for these expenses and for her demanding mother and brother, and knowing she's growing older.
When a Woman Ascends the Stairs (1960) is a drama film directed by Mikio Naruse, released on January 15, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Hideko Takamine, Masayuki Mori, Reiko Dan and Tatsuya Nakadai. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 131 ratings.
- Director:
- Mikio Naruse
- Writers:
- Ryuzo Kikushima
- Producers:
- Ryuzo Kikushima
- Cinematographer:
- Masao Tamai
- Composer:
- Toshirō Mayuzumi
- Production:
- TOHO
- Status:
- Released
When a Woman Ascends the Stairs (1960) Trailer
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When a Woman Ascends the Stairs Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hideko Takamine
as Keiko Yashiro
Masayuki Mori
as Nobuhiko Fujisaki
Reiko Dan
as Junko Inchihashi
Tatsuya Nakadai
as Kenichi Komatsu
Daisuke Katō
as Matsukichi Sekine
Ganjirō Nakamura II
as Goda
Eitarō Ozawa
as Minobe
Keiko Awaji
as Yuri
Chieko Nakakita
as Tomoko
Jun Tatara
as Goldfish
Yū Fujiki
as Matsui
Masao Oda
as Yoshizo Yashiro
Key crew
Directed by Mikio Naruse, written by Ryuzo Kikushima, produced by Ryuzo Kikushima.
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When a Woman Ascends the Stairs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 131 ratings.
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When a Woman Ascends the Stairs – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch When a Woman Ascends the Stairs online?
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When a Woman Ascends the Stairs (1960) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in When a Woman Ascends the Stairs?
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The main cast of When a Woman Ascends the Stairs (1960) includes Hideko Takamine, Masayuki Mori, Reiko Dan, Tatsuya Nakadai and Daisuke Katō. The film was directed by Mikio Naruse. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was When a Woman Ascends the Stairs released?
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When a Woman Ascends the Stairs was released on January 15, 1960 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is When a Woman Ascends the Stairs worth watching?
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When a Woman Ascends the Stairs (1960) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 131 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for When a Woman Ascends the Stairs?
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