is a 1958 Japanese film by director
Shohei Imamura. This was Imamura's second film as director.
Plot
This short comedy concerns the attempts by the henpecked husband of a drugstore manager to have an extramarital affair while his wife is away for the weekend. It is based on a popular song by
Frank Nagai
Frank Nagai (フランク 永井; March 18, 1932 – October 27, 2008) was a Japanese singer. Known for his attractive baritone voice. His real name was Kiyoto Nagai (永井 清人 ''Nagai Kiyoto'').
Life
Frank Nagai was born in Matsuyama, Mi ...
, who sings and narrates in the film.
See also
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1958 in film
The year 1958 in film in the US involved some significant events, including the hit musicals '' South Pacific'' and '' Gigi'', the latter of which won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Top-grossing films (U.S.)
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References
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movie poster
Films directed by Shohei Imamura
1958 films
1958 comedy films
1950s Japanese-language films
Japanese comedy films
Nikkatsu films
1950s Japanese films
Films scored by Toshiro Mayuzumi
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