What genre is Hero of the Red Light District?

Hero of the Red Light District is categorised as Drama, History.

Who stars in Hero of the Red Light District?

Harumi Matsukaze, Chiezo Kataoka, Isao Kimura, Shinnosuke Ogata, Yoshie Mizutani appear in the main cast.

Who directed Hero of the Red Light District?

Tomu Uchida directed Hero of the Red Light District.

How long is Hero of the Red Light District?

Hero of the Red Light District runs for 1h 49m (109 minutes).

Is Hero of the Red Light District worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 8.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Hero of the Red Light District?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Hero of the Red Light District (1960)

Name: Hero of the Red Light District
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1960
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Harumi Matsukaze, Chiezo Kataoka, Isao Kimura, Shinnosuke Ogata, Yoshie Mizutani

Movie 1h 49m ★ 8.7/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, teach me something

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Hero of the Red Light District is a drama and history movie from 1960. It is directed by Tomu Uchida. The cast includes Harumi Matsukaze, Chiezo Kataoka and Isao Kimura. The running time is 1h 49m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.7 out of 10.

73Tonight Score Very well rated, a classic.

Synopsis

A successful textile industrialist from the provinces, who is beloved by his employees for his kindness, cannot find a wife because of a disfiguring birthmark on his face. Even the courtesans in Yoshiwara refuse to entertain him, until an indentured peasant prostitute, Tamarazu, takes the unsavoury assignment and treats him with brash tenderness.

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Questions about Hero of the Red Light District

What genre is Hero of the Red Light District?: Hero of the Red Light District is categorised as Drama, History.
Who stars in Hero of the Red Light District?: Harumi Matsukaze, Chiezo Kataoka, Isao Kimura, Shinnosuke Ogata, Yoshie Mizutani appear in the main cast.
Who directed Hero of the Red Light District?: Tomu Uchida directed Hero of the Red Light District.
How long is Hero of the Red Light District?: Hero of the Red Light District runs for 1h 49m (109 minutes).
Is Hero of the Red Light District worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 8.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Hero of the Red Light District?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.