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Stolen Desire

Original title: Nusumareta yokujô
1958 · 1 h 32 min
Directed by Shohei Imamura · Japan · Japanese New Wave
ComedyDrama

Where to watch in the United States: Stream: Criterion Channel. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB; availability changes.

Cast

Osamu Takizawa Shin'ichi Yanagisawa Hiroyuki Nagato Kō Nishimura Toshio Takahara Shōjirō Ogasawara

Credits

Written by: Tôkô Kon

Plot

A rambunctious and ribald tale of a troupe of travelling actors who alternate highlights of kabuki theatre with strip shows.

Sinekatalog’s take

A bawdy, rambunctious tale of a touring theatre troupe mixing kabuki and burlesque. Loose and lively, with an eye for the lower rungs of showbiz. Fun for those curious about a famous director's early comic side.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.8 / 10 (753 votes)
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