Yoshiwara(1937)
Synopsis
Based on a novel by Maurice Dekobra, the film is set in Yoshiwara, the red-light district of Tokyo, in the nineteenth century. It depicts a love triangle between a high-class prostitute, a Russian naval officer, and a rickshaw man.
Directed by Max Ophüls
Where to watch Yoshiwara
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Cast
Pierre Richard-Willm
Lieutenant Serge Polenoff
Sessue Hayakawa
Ysamo, Kuli
Lucienne Le Marchand
Namo
Roland Toutain
Pawlik
Michiko Tanaka
Kohana
André Gabriello
Pô
Camille Bert
Le commandant
Janine Darcey
Une geisha
Foun-Sen
Une geisha
Philippe Richard
L'attaché russe
Ky Duyen
L'agent secret
Georges Saillard
Le médecin
Henry Bonvallet
Linh-Nam
Léon Arvel
Le domestique
Maurice Devienne
L'officier russe
Léon Larive
Un marin (uncredited)
Georges Paulais
Un officier japonais
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When did Yoshiwara come out?+
Yoshiwara was released in 1937.
How long is Yoshiwara?+
Yoshiwara runs for 102 minutes (1 hour and 42 minutes).
Who directed Yoshiwara?+
Yoshiwara was directed by Max Ophüls.
Who stars in Yoshiwara?+
Yoshiwara stars Pierre Richard-Willm, Sessue Hayakawa, Lucienne Le Marchand, Roland Toutain and Michiko Tanaka.
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