What is Girls of the Night?
Girls of the Night is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1961
- Release date
- Sep 4, 1961
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10
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Girls of the Night is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under Drama.
Should you watch it?
“A newly freed woman fights to rebuild her life after Japan’s anti‑prostitution reforms.”
- Insightful portrayal of post‑war Japanese society
- Directed by pioneering filmmaker Kinuyo Tanaka
- Focused character study of a woman’s rehabilitation
- Deliberate pacing may feel slow for some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate character‑driven stories about social change in 1960s Japan.
The film maintains a sober, realistic tone and addresses adult themes of prostitution and reintegration.
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Who directed Girls of the Night?
The film was directed by Kinuyo Tanaka.
What is the central plot of the film?
It follows a young woman recently released from a rehabilitation center after the 1956 Prostitution Prevention Law as she attempts to build a new life.
When was Girls of the Night released?
The film premiered in Japan on September 4, 1961.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 92 minutes.
Is the film based on real events?
The story is a fictional drama that reflects social issues of its time.
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