Overview

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 Sumi, Kenji Sugawara, Eiji Funakoshi, Jun Osanai, Shiko Saito, Peggy Hayama, Jun Negami, Chieko Naniwa

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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.

When was "The Sentimental Idiot" released?

The Sentimental Idiot was released in 1956.

Who stars in "The Sentimental Idiot"?

The cast includes Rieko Sumi, Kenji Sugawara, Eiji Funakoshi, Jun Osanai.