Sisters of the Gion
Originally released in 1936. Sisters of the Gion is a drama film. directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Isuzu Yamada, Yōko Umemura, and Benkei Shiganoya
Synopsis
Umekichi, a geisha in the Gion district of Kyoto, feels obliged to help her lover Furusawa when he asks to stay with her after becoming bankrupt and leaving his wife. However her younger sister Omocha tells her she is wasting her time and money on a loser. She thinks that they should both find wealthy patrons to support them. Omocha therefore tries various schemes to get rid of Furusawa, and set themselves up with better patrons.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 15, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (80 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiichi Eiga
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sisters of the Gion about?
Umekichi, a geisha in the Gion district of Kyoto, feels obliged to help her lover Furusawa when he asks to stay with her after becoming bankrupt and leaving his wife. However her younger sister Omo...
Who directed Sisters of the Gion?
Sisters of the Gion was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
How long is Sisters of the Gion?
Sisters of the Gion has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Sisters of the Gion released?
Sisters of the Gion was released on October 15, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sisters of the Gion?
The main cast of Sisters of the Gion includes Isuzu Yamada, Yōko Umemura, Benkei Shiganoya, Eitarō Shindō, Taizō Fukami.