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Love for an Idiot (1967)

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A middle-aged factory engineer trains, marries, and ultimately loses a teenage bride after she enslaves him to her whims.

Release Date
July 29, 1967
Runtime
1h 32m
Rating
6.0/10 (14 votes)

Director: Yasuzō Masumura

Cast: Michiyo Yasuda, Shoichi Ozawa, Masakazu Tamura, Isao Kuraishi, Sachiko Murase, Yuka Konno, Tamae Kiyokawa, Yūzō Hayakawa

Production: Daiei Film
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Love for an Idiot

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A middle-aged factory engineer trains, marries, and ultimately loses a teenage bride after she enslaves him to her whims.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageJapanese
Release Date7/29/1967
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Cast

Michiyo Yasuda

as Naomi

Shoichi Ozawa

as Jôji Kawai

Masakazu Tamura

as Nobuo

Isao Kuraishi

as Kumagaia

Sachiko Murase

as Sumie

Yuka Konno

as Marie

Tamae Kiyokawa

as Masako

Yūzō Hayakawa

as Namikawa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Love for an Idiot about?

A middle-aged factory engineer trains, marries, and ultimately loses a teenage bride after she enslaves him to her whims.

How long is Love for an Idiot?

1h 32m

When was Love for an Idiot released?

July 29, 1967

Who directed Love for an Idiot?

Yasuzō Masumura

Who stars in Love for an Idiot?

Michiyo Yasuda, Shoichi Ozawa, Masakazu Tamura

What genre is Love for an Idiot?

Comedy, Drama