Stolen Pleasure
Mar 14 1962
•1h 28m
•Drama
Based on the original novel by Tokuda Shusei, adapted by frequent Masumura scribe Kaneto Shindo, this downbeat melodrama features a battle of women for the affections and commitment of the same man, a handsome car salesman. Masuko is the number one hostess at a cabaret, living with her lover, ... but finds out that he has a wife. When Masuko’s niece arrives the competition further ratchets up.
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Ayako Wakao
Masuko
Jirō Tamiya
Asai
Yoshie Mizutani
Eiko
Yatsuko Tan'ami
Yukiko
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