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History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess (1970): Cast

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History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess is a 1970 historical documentary directed by Shôhei Imamura, starring Emiko Akaza. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess (1970) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Shôhei Imamura
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess About?

The premise of History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess without spoilers.

Through Etsuko, a bar manager serving foreign patrons in Yokosuka, Shohei Imamura chronicles twenty‑five years of postwar Japan. The film follows her from the countryside through the atomic bombing aftermath, black‑market trade, prostitution for American soldiers and the Korean War, portraying the era through a single woman's experience.

History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • japan
  • japanese new wave
  • prostitution
  • post world war two
  • post war
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Cast & crew

History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess Cast

Emiko Akaza stars in History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess. Directed by Shôhei Imamura.

From the director

More from Shôhei Imamura

More films directed by Shôhei Imamura: Dr. Akagi, Zegen, The Ballad of Narayama and Why Not?.

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History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess, each answered in a sentence.

How long is History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess?

History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess released?

History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess was released on June 3, 1970.

Who directed History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess?

History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess was directed by Shôhei Imamura.

More films by Shôhei Imamura

Who is in the cast of History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess?

History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess stars Emiko Akaza.

Does History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess have a post-credit scene?

No. History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess in?

The original language of History of Postwar Japan as Told by a Bar Hostess is Japanese.

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