880-03 Tanaka Kinuyo, Yamane Hisako, Mifune Toshirō, Shimizu Masao, Sugai Ichirō. Based on Ihara Saikaku's novel Kōshoku ichidaionna. Originally released as a motion picture in 1952. Special features: Theatrical trailers; art director, Mizutani Hiroshi's "Saikaku ichidai onna."
Summary:
Oharu, an old prostitute recalls her eventful life. As a young woman, she was a high-class courtesan. When a young samurai, Katsunosuke, falls in love with her and their affair is revealed, her family is banished. Oharu then becomes a mistress of Lord Matsudaira, but she is dismissed after giving birth to an heir. She is sold to a brothel in Shimabara and thereafter sinks deeper into degradation.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)82370133
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
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