A Geisha
Seen it?1953 | 85 min | Drama
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Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved American Beauty or Dead Poets Society, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
Fleeing a distressing family situation, Eiko, a very young girl, becomes an apprentice to Miyoharu, a veteran geisha. Both, determined to preserve their professional integrity, must face the selfishness and ambition of several petty people.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi
- Michiyo KogureMiyoharu
- Ayako WakaoEiko
- Seizaburō KawazuKusuda
- Eitarō ShindōSawamoto
- Ichirō SugaiSaeki
- Kanji KoshibaKanzaki
- Sumao IshiharaKokichi
- Chieko NaniwaOkimi
- Kikue MōriArts Teacher
- Saburo DateImanishi