Story of a Prostitute
Originally released in 1965. Story of a Prostitute is a drama/romance film. directed by Seijun Suzuki.
Starring Tamio Kawachi, Yumiko Nogawa, and Isao Tamagawa
Synopsis
Volunteering as a "comfort woman" on the Manchurian front, where she is expected to service hundreds of soldiers, Harumi is commandeered by the brutal Lieutenant Narita but falls for the sensitive Mikami, Narita's direct subordinate. Seijun Suzuki's Story of a Prostitute is a tragic love story as well as a rule-bending take on a popular Taijiro Tamura novel, challenging military and fraternal codes of honor, as seen through Harumi's eyes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 27, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (36 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Story of a Prostitute about?
Volunteering as a "comfort woman" on the Manchurian front, where she is expected to service hundreds of soldiers, Harumi is commandeered by the brutal Lieutenant Narita but falls for the sensitive ...
Who directed Story of a Prostitute?
Story of a Prostitute was directed by Seijun Suzuki.
How long is Story of a Prostitute?
Story of a Prostitute has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Story of a Prostitute released?
Story of a Prostitute was released on February 27, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Story of a Prostitute?
The main cast of Story of a Prostitute includes Tamio Kawachi, Yumiko Nogawa, Isao Tamagawa, Shoichi Ozawa, Toshio Sugiyama.