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A Geisha

7.619531h 25mMovieDrama

Fleeing a distressing family situation, Eiko, a very young girl, becomes an apprentice to Miyoharu, a veteran geisha. Both, determined to preserve their professional integrity, must face the selfishness and ambition of several petty people.

DirectorKenji Mizoguchi
WritersYoshikata Yoda·Matsutarô Kawaguchi
ProducerHisakazu Tsuji

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Cast · Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi

MKMichiyo Kogure
Michiyo Kogure
Miyoharu
AWAyako Wakao
Ayako Wakao
Eiko
SKSeizaburō Kawazu
Seizaburō Kawazu
Kusuda
ESEitarō Shindō
Eitarō Shindō
Sawamoto
ISIchirō Sugai
Ichirō Sugai
Saeki
KKKanji Koshiba
Kanji Koshiba
Kanzaki
SI
Sumao Ishihara
Kokichi
CNChieko Naniwa
Chieko Naniwa
Okimi
KM
Kikue Mōri
Arts Teacher
SDSaburo Date
Saburo Date
Imanishi
TF
Teruko Fuji
Girl
KH
Kyōko Hisamatsu
Girl

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A Geisha is streaming on Plex in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Geisha on Netflix?

No, A Geisha is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Plex.

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A Geisha is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in United Kingdom.