The Lights of Asakusa
Originally released in 1937. The Lights of Asakusa is a drama film. directed by Yasujirō Shimazu. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ken Uehara, Mieko Takamine, and Daijirō Natsukawa
Synopsis
Pre-war Asakusa was a riotous district of cabarets, dance-halls and brothels - a striking backdrop for Shimazu's story of innocence and experience. Pretty, young Reiko is the new dancer in an infamous theatre troupe, and her fellow performers try to protect her virtue in a land of vice. Meanwhile, an ageing actor wants to be a hero off stage as well as on, and the troupe matriarch Marie has to keep them all together.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 2, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ken Uehara
as Shichirō Yamagami
Mieko Takamine
as Reiko Kosugi
Daijirō Natsukawa
as Chōjirō Kanda
Seiji Nishimura
as Sasaki
Yoshiko Tsubouchi
as Oryū
Kaneko Fujiwara
as Yoshino
Shin Tokudaiji
as Jun Asukai
Haruko Sugimura
as Marieda Matsushima
Reikichi Kawamura
as Gunji Ōhira
Fumiko Okamura
as Kureko
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lights of Asakusa about?
Pre-war Asakusa was a riotous district of cabarets, dance-halls and brothels - a striking backdrop for Shimazu's story of innocence and experience. Pretty, young Reiko is the new dancer in an infam...
Who directed The Lights of Asakusa?
The Lights of Asakusa was directed by Yasujirō Shimazu.
How long is The Lights of Asakusa?
The Lights of Asakusa has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was The Lights of Asakusa released?
The Lights of Asakusa was released on December 2, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lights of Asakusa?
The main cast of The Lights of Asakusa includes Ken Uehara, Mieko Takamine, Daijirō Natsukawa, Seiji Nishimura, Yoshiko Tsubouchi.