The Secret Life of Geisha
1999•1h 40m•Released
DocumentaryTV Movie
Documentary about the world of the Japanese geisha. Unattainable by all but the wealthy and powerful, geisha are the ultimate massagers of the male ego. Behind the delicate fan and enigmatic smile can also be found a darker side to the geisha story, including treachery and suicide.
Director
Janice Sutherland
Writer
Clive Maltby
Languages
English, Japanese
Studio
A+E Global Media
Cast
Susan Sarandon
Narrator (voice)
Production
Company
A+E Global Media
Producer
Anthony Geffen
Producer
Clive Maltby
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