Street of Shame (1956)
Original title: 赤線地帯
Street of Shame is a 1956 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, with a running time of 1h 27m. It stars Machiko Kyō, Ayako Wakao and Michiyo Kogure.
Follows five sex workers employed at a Japanese brothel while the nation debates the passage of an anti-prostitution law.
Quick answers
What is Street of Shame about?
Follows five sex workers employed at a Japanese brothel while the nation debates the passage of an anti-prostitution law.
When was Street of Shame released?
Street of Shame was released on 18 March 1956.
How long is Street of Shame?
Street of Shame runs 1h 27m.
Who made Street of Shame?
Street of Shame was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
Where can I watch Street of Shame?
Street of Shame is available on Criterion Channel, Fawesome and Plex.
Where to watch Street of Shame
Stream: Criterion Channel
Watch free: Fawesome
Watch free with ads: Plex
Cast
- Machiko Kyō as Mickey
- Ayako Wakao as Yasumi
- Michiyo Kogure as Hanae
- Aiko Mimasu as Yumeko
- Kenji Sugawara as Eiko
- Yasuko Kawakami as Shizuko
- Eitarō Shindō as Kurazô Taya
- Bontarō Miake as Officer Nonomura
- Haruo Tanaka as Osaka Salesman
- Sadako Sawamura as Tatsuko Taya
- Daisuke Katō as Mr. Nomura
- Hisao Toake as Shiomi