The Gion Tempest (1958)
1958 · 1h 42m · Drama
Genres: Drama
The story follows Keiko, a dancer in the "Maiko Odori" theater in Kyoto, who tries to climb the social ladder in a world driven by money and self-interest. She becomes involved with wealthy men to pursue her ambitions but faces betrayal, exploitation, and is even accused of embezzlement.
Director: Seiichiro Uchikawa
Writers: Seiichiro Uchikawa, Ryuzo Kikushima
Music by: Moritaro Omori
Cinematography: Shinichi Ota
Editor: Masashichi Nomura
Cast
Hizuru Takachiho as KyôkoChieko Naniwa as OrinUshio Akashi as Ryûtarô NambaraManami Fuji as MiyukiKodayu Ichikawa as Kanzabûro KikumuraTomiko Ishii as TomikoAkitake Kōno as SakakibaraYōko Matsuyama as SumieFrank NagaiTatsuya Nakadai as MasakiToranosuke Ogawa as MiyaguchiKoreya Senda as Shûsem AshidaMore like this
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