Samurai Geisha (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1969, Samurai Geisha is a drama and crime film directed by Kōsaku Yamashita, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Popular geisha Shinji (Fuji Junko) must defy a gang who plot to steal a lucrative coal business from struggling miners during the turbulent Meiji Era. With a stellar all-star cast, thrilling story and Takakura Ken's violent swordplay, makes this into a classic Yakuza movie!
Who’s in it. Samurai Geisha stars Sumiko Fuji as Shinji, Ken Takakura as Shimada Seikichi, Nobuo Kaneko as Osuga and Tomisaburô Wakayama as Sakata Yoshinobu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Samurai Geisha 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 Samurai Geisha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai Geisha tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Samurai Geisha (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Samurai Geisha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Samurai Geisha worth watching?
- Samurai Geisha holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samurai Geisha?
- Samurai Geisha stars Sumiko Fuji, Ken Takakura, Nobuo Kaneko, Tomisaburô Wakayama and Hiroko Sakuramachi.
- When was Samurai Geisha released?
- Samurai Geisha was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.