About this movie
Volunteering as a "comfort woman" on the Manchurian front, where she is expected to service hundreds of soldiers, Harumi is commandeered by the brutal Lieutenant Narita but falls for the sensitive Mikami, Narita's direct subordinate. Seijun Suzuki's Story of a Prostitute is a tragic love story as well as a rule-bending take on a popular Taijiro Tamura novel, challenging military and fraternal codes of honor, as seen through Harumi's eyes.
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Quick facts
Year
1965
Runtime
1h 36m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.6/10
Votes
40
Genre
Drama, Romance, War
Director
Language
JA
Cast
japan
prostitute
china
buddhism
desertion
manchuria
hand grenade
remake
second sino-japanese war (1937-45)
prostitution
soldier
desert
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Questions about Story of a Prostitute
How long is Story of a Prostitute?
Story of a Prostitute has a runtime of 1h 36m (1 hour and 36 minutes).
Who directed Story of a Prostitute?
Story of a Prostitute was directed by Seijun Suzuki and released in 1965.
What genre is Story of a Prostitute?
Story of a Prostitute is a Drama, Romance, War film (1965).
Who stars in Story of a Prostitute?
The cast of Story of a Prostitute includes Tamio Kawachi, Yumiko Nogawa, Isao Tamagawa, Shoichi Ozawa, Toshio Sugiyama.
What is the TMDB rating for Story of a Prostitute?
Story of a Prostitute has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 based on 40 votes.
