Clothes of Deception (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1950, Clothes of Deception is a drama film directed by Kōzaburō Yoshimura, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Clothes of Deception initiated Yoshimura’s most characteristic vein. This geisha story is often described as a loose remake of Mizoguchi’s pre-war masterpiece Sisters of Gion (1936), but this is inexact. Whereas in Mizoguchi’s study of two sisters, both women had been geisha, in Yoshimura’s film only Kimicho (Kyo Machiko) is, while her sister works in the Kyoto tourist office. Juxtaposing a traditional Kyoto profession with a modern one, Yoshimura shows how life in the old capital was changing in the wake of wider transformations in Japanese society.
Who’s in it. Clothes of Deception stars Machiko Kyō, Yasuko Fujita as Taeko, Keiju Kobayashi as Kōji and Ichirō Sugai as Yamashita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Clothes of Deception has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Clothes of Deception page.
If you liked it. Fans of Clothes of Deception tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Clothes of Deception (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Clothes of Deception change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Clothes of Deception worth watching?
- Clothes of Deception holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Clothes of Deception?
- Clothes of Deception stars Machiko Kyō, Yasuko Fujita, Keiju Kobayashi, Ichirō Sugai and Emiko Yanagi.
- When was Clothes of Deception released?
- Clothes of Deception was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.