Hero of the Red Light District (1960)
Original title: 妖刀物語 花の吉原百人斬り
Hero of the Red Light District is a 1960 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Tomu Uchida, with a running time of 1h 49m. It stars Chiezo Kataoka, Yoshie Mizutani and Isao Kimura.
A successful textile industrialist from the provinces, who is beloved by his employees for his kindness, cannot find a wife because of a disfiguring birthmark on his face. Even the courtesans in Yoshiwara refuse to entertain him, until an indentured peasant prostitute, Tamarazu, takes the unsavoury assignment and treats him with brash tenderness.
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What is Hero of the Red Light District about?
A successful textile industrialist from the provinces, who is beloved by his employees for his kindness, cannot find a wife because of a disfiguring birthmark on his face. Even the courtesans in Yoshiwara refuse to entertain him, until an indentured peasant prostitute, Tamarazu, takes the unsavoury assignment and treats him with brash tenderness.
When was Hero of the Red Light District released?
Hero of the Red Light District was released on 3 September 1960.
How long is Hero of the Red Light District?
Hero of the Red Light District runs 1h 49m.
Who made Hero of the Red Light District?
Hero of the Red Light District was directed by Tomu Uchida.