The Sentimental Idiot
人情馬鹿
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroshi Shimizu
- Screenplay & Story
- Hiroshi Shimizu
- Original Score
- Masao Yoneyama
- Original Title
- 人情馬鹿
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroshi Shimizu
Hiroshi Shimizu, Matsutarō Kawaguchi
Masao Yoneyama
Michio Takahashi
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroshi Shimizu
Screenplay
Hiroshi Shimizu
Director
Michio Takahashi
Director of Photography
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What is The Sentimental Idiot 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 directed The Sentimental Idiot?
The Sentimental Idiot was directed by Hiroshi Shimizu.
Who stars in The Sentimental Idiot?
The principal cast of The Sentimental Idiot includes Rieko Sumi, Kenji Sugawara, Eiji Funakoshi, Jun Osanai, Shiko Saito.
When was The Sentimental Idiot released and how long is it?
The Sentimental Idiot was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sentimental Idiot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sentimental Idiot was composed by Masao Yoneyama.