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The Secret Life of Geisha

19991h 40mMovieDocumentaryTV Movie

Documentary about the world of the Japanese geisha. Unattainable by all but the wealthy and powerful, geisha are the ultimate massagers of the male ego. Behind the delicate fan and enigmatic smile can also be found a darker side to the geisha story, including treachery and suicide.

DirectorJanice Sutherland
WriterClive Maltby
ProducersClive Maltby·Anthony Geffen

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Cast · Directed by Janice Sutherland

SSSusan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon
Narrator (voice)

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The Secret Life of Geisha — streaming FAQ

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Is The Secret Life of Geisha on Netflix?

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The Secret Life of Geisha hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1999. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.