Rent Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)
3.4 of 5 from 363 ratings
2h 19min
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- Synopsis:
- Torn from her impoverished family before World War II and sent to work in a geisha house, a child will blossoms into the legendary geisha Sayuri. Beautiful and accomplished, Sayuri captivates the most powerful men of her day, but is haunted by her secret love for the one man beyond her reach!
- Actors:
- Ziyi Zhang, Ken Watanabe, Michelle Yeoh, Suzuka Ohgo, Togo Igawa, Mako, Samantha Futerman, Elizabeth Sung, Thomas Ikeda, Li Gong, Tsai Chin, Kaori Momoi, Zoe Weizenbaum, David Okihiro, Miyako Tachibana, Kotoko Kawamura, Karl Yune, Eugenia Yuan, Yôko Narahashi, Kenneth Tsang
- Directors:
- Rob Marshall
- Voiced By:
- Shizuko Hoshi
- Writers:
- Robin Swicord, Arthur Golden
- Others:
- John Myhre, Gretchen Rau, Colleen Atwood, Dion Beebe, Noriko Watanabe, John Williams, Wylie Stateman, Greg P. Russell, Kate Biscoe, John Pritchett, Lyndell Quiyou, Kelvin R Trahan, Kevin O?Connell, Rick Kline, Art Direction: John Myhre; Set Decoration: Gretchen Rau
- Studio:
- Walt Disney
- Genres:
- Drama, Romance
- Collections:
- 2006, 2007, Memory Lane: Films Set in 1920s, Top 10 Best Picture Follow-Ups
- Awards:
2006 BAFTA Best Cinematography
2006 Oscar Best Cinematography
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Reviews (5) of Memoirs of a Geisha
Beautifully shot and compelling - Memoirs of a Geisha review by CP Customer
We are huge fans of films like 'Flying Daggers', due to the stunning cinematography and great acting. 'Memoirs' is in a similar mould, in terms of these, although it is an absorbing drama rather than an action film. The story of one girl's rise to the top in her profession is absolutely fascinating as is the portrayal of 1930's and 40's Japan. If you are put off foreign language films you will find this one easier, as it is in English. Definitely one to watch again and again.
3 out of 3 members found this review helpful.
Don't believe the critics! - Memoirs of a Geisha review by CP Customer
Well every review Ive heard of this slated it - and its not bad at all. Its perhaps slightly light on conveying the book's horrors of Chiyo's upbringing in the geisha houses - but its still good. It would be hard to ever do justice to the book, but it has a good crack and the story remains.
Definitely give it a go.
1 out of 3 members found this review helpful.
turning japenese - Memoirs of a Geisha review by CP Customer
I loved this film write from the start and it sticked true to the book. The acting was superb and I would highly recommend it
0 out of 1 members found this review helpful.