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Release Year1957
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Horror
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DirectorRyosuke Kurahashi
WritersShin'ichi Yanagawa
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDancing Mistress
About Dancing Mistress
Osen, a dance teacher who hates men, refuses to become the concubine of a rich merchant, but falls in love with the thief Sojiro, unaware that he is avenging the death of his brother. Jinzo, who wants to win over a rich merchant, pours boiling water on One's face...
Directed by Ryosuke Kurahashi, Dancing Mistress leans on a strong ensemble — Hiroshi Nawa, Yatarō Kitagami, Jun Tazaki — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1957.
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