The Sentimental Idiot

Drama

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Hiroshi Shimizu

Status Released

Release Date 1956-04-18

Storyline

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.