Sisters of the Gion (1936)
Original title: 祇園の姉妹
Sisters of the Gion is a 1936 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, with a running time of 1h 9m. It stars Isuzu Yamada, Yōko Umemura and Benkei Shiganoya.
A geisha in the Gion district of Kyoto feels obliged to help her lover when he asks to stay with her after going bankrupt and leaving his wife. However, her younger sister opposes this, thinking that they should both find wealthy patrons to support them.
Quick answers
What is Sisters of the Gion about?
A geisha in the Gion district of Kyoto feels obliged to help her lover when he asks to stay with her after going bankrupt and leaving his wife. However, her younger sister opposes this, thinking that they should both find wealthy patrons to support them.
When was Sisters of the Gion released?
Sisters of the Gion was released on 15 October 1936.
How long is Sisters of the Gion?
Sisters of the Gion runs 1h 9m.
Who made Sisters of the Gion?
Sisters of the Gion was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
Where can I watch Sisters of the Gion?
Sisters of the Gion is available on Criterion Channel, Fawesome and Plex.
Where to watch Sisters of the Gion
Stream: Criterion Channel
Watch free: Fawesome
Watch free with ads: Plex
Cast
- Isuzu Yamada as O-mocha
- Yōko Umemura as Umekichi
- Benkei Shiganoya as Shimbei Furusawa
- Eitarō Shindō as Kudo
- Taizō Fukami as Kimura
- Shizuko Takizawa as Ochiyo
- Namiko Kawashima as Oemi Furusawa
- Fumio Okura as Jurakudo
- Sakurako Iwama as Omasa Kudô
- Somenosuke Hayashiya as Sadakichi
- Reiko Aoi as Umeryu
- Mitsuzo Tachibana as Tachibana the driver