The Sentimental Idiot
1956, Japanese. Directed by Hiroshi Shimizu.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 18 April 1956
- Original title
- 人情馬鹿
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hiroshi Shimizu, Matsutarō Kawaguchi
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The Sentimental Idiot runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
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The Sentimental Idiot isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 April 1956. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sentimental Idiot?
If you liked The Sentimental Idiot, try The Nest, Charm City Kings, The Young One.
Who directed The Sentimental Idiot?
The Sentimental Idiot (1956) was directed by Hiroshi Shimizu and stars Rieko Sumi, Kenji Sugawara, Eiji Funakoshi.