Set in the Taisho period:1912-1926, the beautiful Geisha Koshizu (Junko Fuji) has longed for the opportunity to perform the prestigious Yasuna dance, however a jealous rival, Geisha Adakichi.is not impressed. Popular Koshizu fends off advances, proposals of marriage from her wealthy clients, her heart seems locked in the distant past, to a mysterious stranger... This exceptional emotional drama begins with a lively solo dance number from star Junko Fuji, an enchanting treat, as the credits roll.. An epic multilayered tale follows, a superb seamless blend of Yakuza crime action and a deeply expressive Geisha melodrama. Director Kôsaku Yamashita masterly paints an impressive atmospheric portrait of the early era, giving the film an authentic feel, rich in every detail. With a colourful visually magnificent dance scene, some terrific Yakuza style action !, an excellent finale, Nihon jokyo-den: tekka geisha is outstanding classic cinema... Highly Recommended !!

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Koshizu (Fuji), a young geisha, tries to kill herself but is saved by cook Yukichi (Sugahara). Rival geisha Adakichi (Yumi), greedy trader Yasukawa (Abe) and wealthy businessman Asai (Soganoya) add up to dramatic turns.

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