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The Sentimental Idiot

19561h 11mHiroshi Shimizu

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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.

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What is The Sentimental Idiot (1956) about?

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.

Who stars in The Sentimental Idiot?

The Sentimental Idiot stars Rieko Sumi (Yuri), Kenji Sugawara (Yoshio Tsugawa), Eiji Funakoshi (Tadao), Jun Osanai (Okaya), Shiko Saito (Misumi). The film was directed by Hiroshi Shimizu.

How long is The Sentimental Idiot?

The Sentimental Idiot has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1956.

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