Overview

A biting portrait of the world of classical Japanese dance: an ambitious young woman (Wakao Ayako) shoves aside her mentor (Kyo Machiko) on her way to the top.

Cast

Machiko Kyō, Ayako Wakao, Jun Negami, Eiji Funakoshi, Kenji Sugawara, Michiko Ono, Chikako Kaga, Yuko Yashio

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What is "The Ladder of Success" about?

A biting portrait of the world of classical Japanese dance: an ambitious young woman (Wakao Ayako) shoves aside her mentor (Kyo Machiko) on her way to the top.

When was "The Ladder of Success" released?

The Ladder of Success was released in 1958.

Who stars in "The Ladder of Success"?

The cast includes Machiko Kyō, Ayako Wakao, Jun Negami, Eiji Funakoshi.