The Secret Life of Geisha
Brief Synopsis
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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. The program's nar
Cast & Crew
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Liza Dalby
Susan Sarandon
Narrator
Arthur S Golden
Alan Barker
Sound
Julian Blake
Dubbing Mixer
Amy Briamonte
Executive Producer
Film Details
Also Known As
Secret Life of Geisha
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
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. The program's narrative unfolds through the stories of a handful of individual geishas.
Crew
Alan Barker
Sound
Julian Blake
Dubbing Mixer
Amy Briamonte
Executive Producer
Ken Chowder
Consultant
Lisa Dalby
Consultant
Lucy Hall
Production Coordinator
Chris Johnson
Editor
Tom Jones
On-Line Editor
Glenn Keiles
Music
Alex Lay
Assistant Producer
James Marshall
Editor
Alex Mcleod
Associate Producer
Jeremy Pollard
Photography
Yukiko Shimahara
Other
Janina Stamps
Production
Sarah Strupinski
Researcher
Janice Sutherland
Location Manager
Merce Williams
Sound
Film Details
Also Known As
Secret Life of Geisha
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
