The Sentimental Idiot

人情馬鹿

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.

Screenplay

Hiroshi Shimizu

Director

Hiroshi Shimizu

Status

Released

Release date

18/04/1956

Original language

Japanese