Stolen Pleasure (1962)
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.
- Release Date: 1962-03-14
- Runtime: 1h 28min
- Production Company: Daiei Film
- Production Country: Japan
- Director: Yasuzō Masumura
- Writer: Kaneto Shindo
