The Geisha

A Kyoto geisha house’s glittering surface hid knives as sharp as its clients’ compliments. Sold into service at 12, the top performer dodged patrons, family feuds, and mobsters while keeping her obi tied tight. The movie remembers the kimono but forgets to ask why anyone liked the pattern.

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Hideo Gosha directed The Geisha in 1983. See Hideo Gosha's full filmography, where to start with Hideo Gosha, or where to go after you've seen everything by Hideo Gosha.

The Geisha was released in 1983 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 144 minutes.