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A Geisha

1953·Movie·85 min·★ 7.6(66)

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.

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Where to watch A Geisha in India

Can I watch A Geisha in India? Yes — you can stream A Geisha in India on Plex.

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About A Geisha

A Geisha is a 1953 Japanese-language drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. The cast is led by Michiyo Kogure, Ayako Wakao, Seizaburō Kawazu. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Plex.

A Geisha was produced by Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on August 12, 1953.

Director
Kenji Mizoguchi
Writers
Yoshikata Yoda, Matsutarô Kawaguchi
Release date
August 12, 1953
Original language
Japanese
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Production
Daiei Film
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A Geisha cast & crew

A Geisha was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and written by Yoshikata Yoda and Matsutarô Kawaguchi.

The cast features Michiyo Kogure as Miyoharu, Ayako Wakao as Eiko, Seizaburō Kawazu as Kusuda, Eitarō Shindō as Sawamoto, Ichirō Sugai as Saeki, and Kanji Koshiba as Kanzaki.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ichirō Saitō, cinematography is by Kazuo Miyagawa, and it was produced by Hisakazu Tsuji.

Is A Geisha worth watching?

A Geisha holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 66 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, A Geisha is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch A Geisha

In India, you can stream A Geisha on Plex. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of A Geisha

Michiyo Kogure

Michiyo Kogure

Miyoharu

Ayako Wakao

Ayako Wakao

Eiko

Seizaburō Kawazu

Seizaburō Kawazu

Kusuda

Eitarō Shindō

Eitarō Shindō

Sawamoto

Ichirō Sugai

Ichirō Sugai

Saeki

Kanji Koshiba

Kanji Koshiba

Kanzaki

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Sumao Ishihara

Kokichi

Chieko Naniwa

Chieko Naniwa

Okimi

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Kikue Mōri

Arts Teacher

Saburo Date

Saburo Date

Imanishi

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Teruko Fuji

Girl

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Kyōko Hisamatsu

Girl

A Geisha — FAQs

▸Where can I watch A Geisha in India?

A Geisha is streaming on Plex in India.

▸Where can I watch A Geisha in the US?

In the US, A Geisha is streaming on Fawesome and Plex.

▸Where can I watch A Geisha in the UK?

In the UK, A Geisha is streaming on Plex.

▸Is A Geisha on Plex?

Yes — A Geisha is currently available on Plex in India.

▸What language is A Geisha in?

A Geisha is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is A Geisha?

A Geisha runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).

▸What is A Geisha rated?

It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 66 ratings.

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