A Geisha (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1953, A Geisha is a drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. In the post-war Gion district of Kyoto, the geisha Miyoharu agrees to apprentice the 16 year-old Eiko, whose mother was a former geisha who had just died. After a year of training they have to find a large sum of money before Eiko can debut. Miyoharu borrows the money from the tea-house owner, Okimi, who in turn obtains the money from the businessman Kusuda. Kusuda fancies Eiko himself and wants to give Miyoharu to Kanzaki in order to close a large business deal. However both geishas have minds of their own and, going against tradition, want to be able to say no to clients.
Who’s in it. A Geisha stars Michiyo Kogure as Miyoharu, Ayako Wakao as Eiko, Seizaburō Kawazu as Kusuda and Midori Komatsu as Oume, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, A Geisha has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Geisha page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Geisha tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Geisha (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Geisha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Geisha worth watching?
- A Geisha holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Geisha?
- A Geisha stars Michiyo Kogure, Ayako Wakao, Seizaburō Kawazu, Midori Komatsu and Sumao Ishihara.
- When was A Geisha released?
- A Geisha was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.