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The Sentimental Idiot
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The Sentimental Idiot

1956
Directed byHiroshi Shimizu
1h 11m

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.

CAST
Rieko SumiYuriKenji SugawaraYoshio Tsugawa
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DETAILS
GENRES
Drama
STATUSReleased
RATING
NR

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