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Street of Shame 1956

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What is Street of Shame?

Street of Shame is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Drama.

Type
Film
Year
1956
Status
Released
Runtime
87 minutes
Release date
Mar 18, 1956
Studios
Daiei Film
Genres
Drama
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83 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.1/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.1/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Drama

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Street of Shame is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Daiei Film. Current status: Released.

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“Five sex workers navigate a Japanese brothel amid national debates over an anti-prostitution law.”

Reasons to watch
  • Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi in his final film
  • Features a notable cast of women with different backgrounds
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  • Deals with heartbreaking subject matter and a struggling group of women

Watch it if you are interested in historical drama films directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.

The film deals with the lives of sex workers in a brothel during a period of legislative debate.

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When was Street of Shame released?

The film was released on March 18, 1956 in Japan.

Who directed Street of Shame?

It was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and is his final film.

What is the genre of Street of Shame?

It is a 1956 Japanese drama film.

What is the premise of the story?

The story follows five sex workers employed at a Japanese brothel while the nation debates an anti-prostitution law.

Who stars in the film?

The cast includes Machiko Kyo, Aiko Mimasu, Ayako Wakao, Michiyo Kogure, and Kumeko Urabe.

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