Yoshiwara (1937): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1937 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1937, Yoshiwara is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Max Ophüls, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a novel by Maurice Dekobra, the film is set in the Yoshiwara, the red-light district of Tokyo, in the nineteenth century. It depicts a love triangle between a high-class prostitute, a Russian naval officer, and a rickshaw man.
Who’s in it. Yoshiwara stars Pierre Richard-Willm as Lieutenant Serge Polenoff, Sessue Hayakawa as Ysamo, Kuli, Michiko Tanaka as Kohana and Roland Toutain as Pawlik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Yoshiwara sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yoshiwara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yoshiwara tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Yoshiwara (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yoshiwara change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yoshiwara worth watching?
- Yoshiwara holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and liebesfilm. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Yoshiwara?
- Yoshiwara stars Pierre Richard-Willm, Sessue Hayakawa, Michiko Tanaka, Roland Toutain and Lucienne Le Marchand.
- When was Yoshiwara released?
- Yoshiwara was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.