Drama · Japan · 1956 · 1h 11m

The Sentimental Idiot

人情馬鹿

Director

Cast

Rieko Sumi as Yuri Kenji Sugawara as Yoshio Tsugawa Eiji Funakoshi as Tadao Jun Osanai as Okaya Shiko Saito as Misumi Peggy Hayama as

Crew

Michio Takahashi — Director of Photography Hiroshi Shimizu — Screenplay Matsutarō Kawaguchi — Story

Synopsis

Performing every night for an audience of male admirers, cabaret singer Yuri captures the attention of Yoshio Tsugawa, a motorcycle salesman who becomes hopelessly enchanted by the unattainable star. In his desperation to win her favor, Yoshio deceives his own customers to support Yuri’s glamorous lifestyle, ultimately ending up imprisoned for embezzlement.

Key Collaborators

Hiroshi Shimizu Director Michio Takahashi Director of Photography Hiroshi Shimizu Screenplay Matsutarō Kawaguchi Story

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