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Cast
Kinuyo Tanaka
as Kaoru, a dancer
Den Obinata
as Mizuhara, a student
Tokuji Kobayashi
as Eikichi, brother of Kaoru
Kinuko Wakamizu
as Chiyoko, the wife
Takeshi Sakamoto
as Hattori
Chōko Iida
as Geisha
Eiko Takamatsu
as Otatsu, the mother
Shizue Hyōdō
as Yuriko, an emplyee
Jun Arai
as Zenbei, master of 'Yukawarô'
Ryoichi Takeuchi
as Ryûichi, the son
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1933
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes3
DirectorHeinosuke Gosho
WritersAkira Fushimi
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Dancing Girl of Izu
About The Dancing Girl of Izu
"The Dancing Girl of Izu" tells of the story between a young male student who is touring the Izu Peninsula and a family of traveling dancers he meets there, including their youngest girl. The student finds the naïve girl attractive even though he eventually has to part with the family after spending memorable time together.
Directed by Heinosuke Gosho, The Dancing Girl of Izu leans on a strong ensemble — Kinuyo Tanaka, Den Obinata, Tokuji Kobayashi — 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 1933.
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