Dancing Girl (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1957, Dancing Girl is a drama and romance film directed by Hiroshi Shimizu, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. In Asakusa, Tokyo, a couple of a violinist Yamano and a revue dancer Hanae lives in poverty. One day Hanae’s little sister rolls into their apartment and begins to stir things up with her riotousness.
Who’s in it. Dancing Girl stars Chikage Awashima as Hanae Hanamura, Machiko Kyō as Chiyomi Hanamura, Eiji Funakoshi as Yamano and Haruo Tanaka as Tamura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Dancing Girl 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 Dancing Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dancing Girl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dancing Girl (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dancing Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dancing Girl worth watching?
- Dancing Girl holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dancing Girl?
- Dancing Girl stars Chikage Awashima, Machiko Kyō, Eiji Funakoshi, Haruo Tanaka and Noriko Hodaka.