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The World of Geisha (1973): Cast

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The World of Geisha is a 1973 comedy drama directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro, starring Eimei Esumi as Shinsuke, Moeko Ezawa and Hatsuo Yamaya. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.

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The World of Geisha (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 12m (72 min)
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The World of Geisha About?

The premise of The World of Geisha without spoilers.

Amid the chaos of the 1917 October Revolution, soaring rice prices that spark riots, and the 1918 Siberian military expedition, Shinsuke, a brothel proprietor, remains detached, spending his days in the company of geishas and ignoring the tumultuous events unfolding around him.

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Cast & crew

The World of Geisha Cast & Characters

Eimei Esumi leads the cast as Shinsuke, with Moeko Ezawa as Hanae and Hatsuo Yamaya as Pinsuke. Directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro; 8 actors are credited in all.

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More from Tatsumi Kumashiro

More films directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro: Love Bites Back, Women Who Do Not Divorce, Love Letter and Woman with Wet Fingers.

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The World of Geisha Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Yojôhan fusuma no urabari” and “Le rideau de Fusuma”.

Also known as
  • Yojôhan fusuma no urabari
  • Le rideau de Fusuma
  • A Man and a Woman Behind the Fusuma Screen
  • 欢场春梦:四叠半
  • 欢场春梦
  • 四叠半的艺伎世界
  • 艺妓世界
  • O Mundo da Gueixa
  • 은밀한 게이샤의 세계
  • 歡場春夢:四疊半

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The World of Geisha FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The World of Geisha, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The World of Geisha?

The World of Geisha runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

When was The World of Geisha released?

The World of Geisha was released on November 3, 1973.

Who directed The World of Geisha?

The World of Geisha was directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro.

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Who is in the cast of The World of Geisha?

The World of Geisha stars Eimei Esumi as Shinsuke, Moeko Ezawa as Hanae and Hatsuo Yamaya as Pinsuke, among 8 credited actors.

Does The World of Geisha have a post-credit scene?

No. The World of Geisha has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The World of Geisha in?

The original language of The World of Geisha is Japanese.

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