Diary of a Shinjuku Thief (1969)

Name: Diary of a Shinjuku Thief
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1969
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 4.6
Cast: Tadanori Yokoo, Rie Yokoyama, Fumio Watanabe, Kei Sat?, Rokk? Toura

1h 36m Japan

Drama Comedy

Plot

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Tokyo's Shinjuku district, a young petty thief navigates his chaotic existence while crossing paths with a captivating woman he encounters in a bookstore. Their lives intertwine with that of a kabuki actor, creating a complex web of desire, ambition, and societal disillusionment. As they grapple with their aspirations and the harshness of urban life, each character confronts their own struggles, leading to poignant revelations that highlight the fragility of human connections in a bustling metropolis.

Cast

Tadanori Yokoo Rie Yokoyama Fumio Watanabe Kei Sat? Rokk? Toura Juro Kara Akaji Maro Taka Okubo Reisen Ri Moichi Tanabe Tetsu Takahashi Taka Okubo Simon Yotsuya Mansaku Fuwa Noboru Kuzu