Sisters of the Gion
Umekichi, a geisha in the Gion district of Kyoto, feels obliged to help her lover Furusawa when he asks to stay with her after becoming bankrupt and leaving his wife. However her younger sister Omocha tells her she is wasting her time and money on a loser. She thinks that they should both find wealthy patrons to support them. Omocha therefore tries various schemes to get rid of Furusawa, and set themselves up with better patrons.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 祇園の姉妹
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1936-10-15
- Runtime: 69 minutes
- Rating: 7.158/10 (73 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Daiichi Eiga
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.7606
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew
Isuzu Yamada
as O-mocha
Yōko Umemura
as Umekichi
Benkei Shiganoya
as Shimbei Furusawa
Namiko Kawashima
as Oemi Furusawa
Fumio Okura
as Jurakudo
Taizō Fukami
as Kimura
Eitarō Shindō
as Kudo
Sakurako Iwama
as Omasa Kudô
Somenosuke Hayashiya
as Sadakichi
Reiko Aoi
as Umeryu
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sisters of the Gion?▼
Sisters of the Gion is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1936-10-15.
Who are the main actors in Sisters of the Gion?▼
The main cast includes Isuzu Yamada, Yōko Umemura, Benkei Shiganoya, Namiko Kawashima, Fumio Okura, .
Where can I watch Sisters of the Gion online?▼
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Is Sisters of the Gion based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Sisters of the Gion?▼
Sisters of the Gion has an IMDb rating of 7.158/10 based on 73 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Sisters of the Gion?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Sisters of the Gion?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Daiichi Eiga. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Sisters of the Gion filmed?▼
Sisters of the Gion was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Sisters of the Gion?▼
The total runtime of Sisters of the Gion is 69 minutes.
Is Sisters of the Gion suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Sisters of the Gion?▼
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