Stolen Pleasure (1962)

Overview: 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.

Starring: Ayako Wakao, Jirō Tamiya, Yoshie Mizutani, Yatsuko Tan'ami

Categories: Drama