Story of a Prostitute (1965) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Story of a Prostitute (1965) — Volunteering as a "comfort woman" on the Manchurian front, where she is expected to… Streaming on Criterio...
Story of a Prostitute (1965) Storyline
Volunteering as a "comfort woman" on the Manchurian front, where she is expected to service hundreds of soldiers, Harumi is commandeered by the brutal Lieutenant Narita but falls for the sensitive Mikami, Narita's direct subordinate. Seijun Suzuki's Story of a Prostitute is a tragic love story as well as a rule-bending take on a popular Taijiro Tamura novel, challenging military and fraternal codes of honor, as seen through Harumi's eyes.
Full Cast & Crew
- Tamio Kawachi as Shinkichi Mikami
- Yumiko Nogawa as Harumi
- Isao Tamagawa as Narita
- Shoichi Ozawa as Akiyama
- Toshio Sugiyama as Tomoda
- Daizaburo Hirata
- Tomiko Ishii as Yuriko
- Kotoe Hatsui as Tsuyuko
- Kazuko Imai as Sachiko
- Tsutomu Shimomoto
- Kaku Takashina as Makita
- Eimei Esumi as Machida
- Kayo Matsuo as Midori
- Yuzo Kiura as Hachiro Surgeon
- Keisuke Noro as Muraki
Why Watch Story of a Prostitute?
The Vibe: Story of a Prostitute is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama and romance and war movie from 1965. Directed by Seijun Suzuki, and starring Tamio Kawachi, Yumiko Nogawa, Isao Tamagawa Volunteering as a "comfort woman" on the Manchurian front, where she is expected to service hundreds of soldiers, Harumi is commandeered by the brutal Lieutenant Narita but falls for the sensitive Mikami, Narita's direct subordinate.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.5/10, Story of a Prostitute retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies that blends drama with romance elements, Story of a Prostitute deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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Where to Watch Story of a Prostitute
Stream: Criterion Channel
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Story of a Prostitute?
Story of a Prostitute is available to stream on Criterion Channel in the US.
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How long is Story of a Prostitute?
Story of a Prostitute has a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Is Story of a Prostitute worth watching?
Story of a Prostitute is a Drama, Romance film released in 1965 with a rating of 6.5/10. It offers a unique viewing experience for fans of the genre.
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