A Geisha's Diary(1961)
女は二度生まれる
A Geisha's Diary Synopsis
A young girl is rigorously trained in the feminine arts so that she can become a geisha. As she struggles through life, she learns to live not just as a woman but as a complete person.
A Geisha's Diary (1961) is a drama film directed by Yūzō Kawashima, released on July 28, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Ayako Wakao, Jun Fujimaki, Frankie Sakai and So Yamamura. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Yūzō Kawashima
- Writers:
- Yūzō Kawashima, Toshiro Ide, Tsuneo Tomita
- Cinematographer:
- Hiroshi Murai
- Composer:
- Sei Ikeno
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
A Geisha's Diary (1961) Trailer
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A Geisha's Diary Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ayako Wakao
as Koen
Jun Fujimaki
as Maki
Frankie Sakai
as Nozaki
So Yamamura
as Kiyomasa Tsutsui
Kyū Sazanka
as Yajima
Hisano Yamaoka
as Tsutsui Keiko
Mayumi Kurata
as Ginko
Chieko Murata
as Kazuko
Michiko Takano
as Toshiko
Kyōko Enami
as Yamawaki Satoko
Yuka Konno
- Keiko Yamauchi
Keiko Yamauchi
as Toki Kana
Key crew
Directed by Yūzō Kawashima, written by Yūzō Kawashima, Toshiro Ide and Tsuneo Tomita.
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A Geisha's Diary Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 13 ratings.
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A Geisha's Diary – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Geisha's Diary online?
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A Geisha's Diary (1961) is available to stream on U-NEXT and KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Geisha's Diary?
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The main cast of A Geisha's Diary (1961) includes Ayako Wakao, Jun Fujimaki, Frankie Sakai, So Yamamura and Kyū Sazanka. The film was directed by Yūzō Kawashima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Geisha's Diary released?
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A Geisha's Diary was released on July 28, 1961 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is A Geisha's Diary worth watching?
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A Geisha's Diary (1961) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 13 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 A Geisha's Diary?
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