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Diary of a Shinjuku Thief

19691h 36mNagisa Ōshima
IMDb 6.1

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In Tokyo's Shinjuku district, the lives of a young man prone to theft, a young woman he meets at a bookstore, and a kabuki actor intersect.

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RapeThiefTokyo, JapanShinjukuBook StoreSex

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Frequently asked questions

What is Diary of a Shinjuku Thief (1969) about?

In Tokyo's Shinjuku district, the lives of a young man prone to theft, a young woman he meets at a bookstore, and a kabuki actor intersect.

Who stars in Diary of a Shinjuku Thief?

Diary of a Shinjuku Thief stars Tadanori Yokoo (Torio Okanoue), Rie Yokoyama (Umeko Suzuki), Fumio Watanabe (Himself), Kei Satō (Himself), Rokkō Toura (Himself). The film was directed by Nagisa Ōshima.

How long is Diary of a Shinjuku Thief?

Diary of a Shinjuku Thief has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1969.

Is Diary of a Shinjuku Thief worth watching?

Diary of a Shinjuku Thief holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Fans of Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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