Street of Shame(1956)
赤線地帯
Men were their prey! Beauty was their lure!
Street of Shame Synopsis
Follows five sex workers employed at a Japanese brothel while the nation debates the passage of an anti-prostitution law.
Street of Shame (1956) is a drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, released on March 18, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Machiko Kyō, Ayako Wakao, Michiyo Kogure and Aiko Mimasu. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 158 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Writers:
- Yoshiko Shibaki, Masashige Narusawa
- Producers:
- Masaichi Nagata, Hisao Ichikawa
- Cinematographer:
- Kazuo Miyagawa
- Composer:
- Toshirō Mayuzumi
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Street of Shame Cast & Crew
Main cast
Machiko Kyō
as Mickey
Ayako Wakao
as Yasumi
Michiyo Kogure
as Hanae
Aiko Mimasu
as Yumeko
Kenji Sugawara
as Eiko
Yasuko Kawakami
as Shizuko
Eitarō Shindō
as Kurazô Taya
Bontarō Miake
as Officer Nonomura
Haruo Tanaka
as Osaka Salesman
Sadako Sawamura
as Tatsuko Taya
Daisuke Katō
as Mr. Nomura
Hisao Toake
as Shiomi
Key crew
Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, written by Yoshiko Shibaki and Masashige Narusawa, produced by Masaichi Nagata and Hisao Ichikawa.
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Street of Shame Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 158 ratings.
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Street of Shame – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Street of Shame online?
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Street of Shame (1956) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Street of Shame?
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The main cast of Street of Shame (1956) includes Machiko Kyō, Ayako Wakao, Michiyo Kogure, Aiko Mimasu and Kenji Sugawara. The film was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Street of Shame released?
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Street of Shame was released on March 18, 1956 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Street of Shame worth watching?
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Street of Shame (1956) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 158 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.