Stolen Pleasure

Drama · 1962

Based on the original novel by Tokuda Shusei, adapted by frequent Masumura scribe (and renowned director in his own right) Kaneto Shindo, this downbeat melodrama features a battle of women for the affections and commitment of the same man, a handsome car salesman. Masuko (Ayako Wakao) 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. (Also occasionally known in English as “Inflamation”)

Starring

Ayako Wakao, Kaneto Shindō, Jiro Tamiya, Jirô Tamiya, Yasuzō Masumura, Tatsuji Nakashizu, Yoshie Mizutani, Eiji Funakoshi, Yaeko Mizutani, Setsuo Kobayashi, Yatsuko Tan'ami, Sei Ikeno

Director

Yasuzō Masumura