Sisters of the Gion(1936)
祇園の姉妹
Sisters of the Gion Synopsis
A geisha in the Gion district of Kyoto feels obliged to help her lover when he asks to stay with her after going bankrupt and leaving his wife. However, her younger sister opposes this, thinking that they should both find wealthy patrons to support them.
Sisters of the Gion (1936) is a drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, released on October 15, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars Isuzu Yamada, Yōko Umemura, Benkei Shiganoya and Eitarō Shindō. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 86 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Writers:
- Yoshikata Yoda, Kenji Mizoguchi, Aleksandr Kuprin
- Producers:
- Masaichi Nagata
- Cinematographer:
- Shigeto Miki
- Production:
- Daiichi Eiga
- Status:
- Released
Sisters of the Gion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Isuzu Yamada
as O-mocha
Yōko Umemura
as Umekichi
- Benkei Shiganoya
Benkei Shiganoya
as Shimbei Furusawa
Eitarō Shindō
as Kudo
Taizō Fukami
as Kimura
- Shizuko Takizawa
Shizuko Takizawa
as Ochiyo
- Namiko Kawashima
Namiko Kawashima
as Oemi Furusawa
- Fumio Okura
Fumio Okura
as Jurakudo
- Sakurako Iwama
Sakurako Iwama
as Omasa Kudô
- Somenosuke Hayashiya
Somenosuke Hayashiya
as Sadakichi
- Reiko Aoi
Reiko Aoi
as Umeryu
- Mitsuzo Tachibana
Mitsuzo Tachibana
as Tachibana the driver
Key crew
Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, written by Yoshikata Yoda, Kenji Mizoguchi and Aleksandr Kuprin, produced by Masaichi Nagata.
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Sisters of the Gion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 86 ratings.
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Sisters of the Gion – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sisters of the Gion online?
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Sisters of the Gion (1936) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sisters of the Gion?
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The main cast of Sisters of the Gion (1936) includes Isuzu Yamada, Yōko Umemura, Benkei Shiganoya, Eitarō Shindō and Taizō Fukami. 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 Sisters of the Gion released?
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Sisters of the Gion was released on October 15, 1936 and runs for 1h 9m.
Is Sisters of the Gion worth watching?
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Sisters of the Gion (1936) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 86 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.