Name: The Vanity of the Shogun's Mistress
Released: 1974-01-03
Duration: 1 h 7 min
Cast: Setsuko Ogawa, Junko Miyashita, Akemi Nijo, Aoi Nakajima, Hajime Tanimoto

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Since the arrival of the Black Ships, the Tokugawa Shogunate's dream of peace has been shattered, and the succession problem of the ailing Shogun Iesada has become a headache. At the same time, Tamamo, a prostitute in Yoshiwara, is dismissed from her position at the behest of a high-ranking noble family who has come on a secret mission.

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Japanese Historical Drama
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Directed by: Isao Hayashi
Written by: Shoji Nakazawa
Produced by: Ryoji Ito
Music by: Hajime Kaburagi

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January 3, 1974 · 1 h 7 min · Sexual Content

Released: January 3, 1974
Runtime: 1 h 7 min
Content: Sexual Content
Original language: Japanese
Made in: Japan

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Is The Vanity of the Shogun's Mistress worth watching?

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70.

Is The Vanity of the Shogun's Mistress good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

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No, it was made in Japanese.