The Gion Tempest

The Gion Tempest (1958)

Drama

The story follows Keiko, a dancer in the "Maiko Odori" theater in Kyoto, who tries to climb the social ladder in a world driven by money and self-interest. She becomes involved with wealthy men to pursue her ambitions but faces betrayal, exploitation, and is even accused of embezzlement. As she struggles to survive, her close friend dies from a heart condition, and her plan to marry a rich man fails. In the end, Keiko realizes the harshness of reality and decides to keep dancing despite the sorrow.

Director: Seiichiro Uchikawa
Writers: Seiichiro Uchikawa, Ryuzo Kikushima.

Casts

	Hizuru Takachiho as Kyôko
	Chieko Naniwa as Orin
	Ushio Akashi as Ryûtarô Nambara
	Manami Fuji as Miyuki
	Kodayu Ichikawa as Kanzabûro Kikumura
	Tomiko Ishii as Tomiko
	Akitake Kōno as Sakakibara
	Yōko Matsuyama as Sumie
	Frank Nagai as
	Tatsuya Nakadai as Masaki
	Toranosuke Ogawa as Miyaguchi
	Koreya Senda as Shûsem Ashida
	Fujio Suga as Ônishi
	Naoki Sugiura as Miyajima
	Eijirō Yanagi as Gôji Kishii
	Minoru Ōki as Takahashi Akimoto

Crew