Hot Springs Geisha (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1968, Hot Springs Geisha is a drama film directed by Teruo Ishii, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A look at the lives of a troupe of geishas working in a small seaside resort town. For the most part, their lives consist of greeting boatloads of oversexed businessmen and providing bawdy entertainment through the evening followed by private companionship at night, interspersed with occasional catfights with the rival geisha house. Their routine is suddenly thrown off by the appearance of an abandoned baby in the geishas' dormitory, followed by its disappearance only a short time later. Who could be responsible for such a thing?
Who’s in it. Hot Springs Geisha stars Masumi Tachibana as Chiyo, Yōko Mihara as Tomimaru, Yukie Kagawa as Tsutako and Oh Ranfan as Umeko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Hot Springs Geisha has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hot Springs Geisha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Springs Geisha tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hot Springs Geisha (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hot Springs Geisha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hot Springs Geisha worth watching?
- Hot Springs Geisha holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hot Springs Geisha?
- Hot Springs Geisha stars Masumi Tachibana, Yōko Mihara, Yukie Kagawa, Oh Ranfan and Miyuki Takakura.
- When was Hot Springs Geisha released?
- Hot Springs Geisha was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.