Love for an Idiot
1967, Japanese. Directed by Yasuzō Masumura.
A middle-aged factory engineer trains, marries, and ultimately loses a teenage bride after she enslaves him to her whims.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Details
- Released
- 29 July 1967
- Original title
- 痴人の愛
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Ichirō Ikeda
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What Love for an Idiot is based on
Love for an Idiot is based on Naomi, a 1925 novel by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki.
Novel · 1925
Naomi
By Jun'ichirō Tanizaki
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How long is Love for an Idiot?
Love for an Idiot runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Love for an Idiot have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Love for an Idiot on?
Love for an Idiot isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 July 1967. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Love for an Idiot?
If you liked Love for an Idiot, try Giants and Toys, Achilles and the Tortoise, Lady Windermere's Fan.
Who directed Love for an Idiot?
Love for an Idiot (1967) was directed by Yasuzō Masumura and stars Michiyo Yasuda, Shoichi Ozawa, Masakazu Tamura.
What is Love for an Idiot based on?
Love for an Idiot is based on Naomi, a 1925 novel by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki.