Hero of the Red Light District (1960)
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.
Top Cast
Chiezo Kataoka
Sano Jiro
Yoshie Mizutani
Tamazuru
Isao Kimura
Minoru Chiaki
Jôsuke
Shinobu Chihara
Yaegaki
Kogiku Hanayagi
Iwahashi
Hiroshi Mizuno
Tsukie Matsuura
Eijirō Kataoka
Kyoko Aoyama
Fumiko Okamura
Kensaku Hara
Sadako Sawamura
Harue Tone
Masao Mishima
Toyo Takahashi
FAQ about Hero of the Red Light District
What is Hero of the Red Light District about?
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,…
When was Hero of the Red Light District released?
Hero of the Red Light District was released in 1960.
What genres does Hero of the Red Light District belong to?
Hero of the Red Light District is categorised as Drama, History.
Who stars in Hero of the Red Light District?
The cast of Hero of the Red Light District includes Chiezo Kataoka, Yoshie Mizutani, Isao Kimura, Minoru Chiaki, Shinobu Chihara.