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Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)

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Nitta Sayuri reveals how she transcended her fishing-village roots and became one of Japan's most celebrated geisha.

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Awards

Won 3 Oscars.

Another 27 wins & 44 nominations.

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Trivia

The Sumo Wrestler who won the match is retired Sumo Wrestler Mainoumi who reached the rank of Komosubi (Junior Champion). He retired in November 1999 and is now a Sumo Announcer for NHK among other things.

Quotes

Sayuri Nitta: I want a life that is mine!

Goofs

Sayuri is the Year of the Monkey, not the Rooster.

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Plot Summary

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Genres

Drama | Romance

Details

Release Date:

23 December 2005

Language

English, Japanese

Country of Origin

USA

Box Office

Budget:

$85,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$682,504 (USA) (11 December 2005)

Gross:

$57,490,508 (USA)

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