Movie Description
大当りパチンコ娘
(1952)Overview
Set in a bustling 1950s parlor, a beautiful counter clerk falls for a wealthy businessman’s son, only to have their romance derailed by a ruthless loan shark and a mounting family debt. As the parlor faces ruin, the narrative weaves through slapstick antics, musical numbers by Enka legends, and surreal interviews with real-life cultural figures. A chaotic "blueprint" for the Pachinko subgenre, this musical dramedy captures the obsession and desperation of the silver balls.
Featured Crew
- Director : Torajirō Saitō
- Cast : Kingorō Yanagiya,Yoshio Tabata,Shintarō Kido,Haruhisa Kawada,Chieko Seki,Reiko Miyagawa,Nijiko Kiyokawa,Roppa Furukawa,Ichimatsu Ishida,Keishichi Ishiguro,Musei Tokugawa,Junzaburō Ban,Atsushi Watanabe,Momotaro Sekisekitei,Tatsuo Nishioka,Satoko Yamashita,Ichiro Namiki,Shin Takemura,Shigeru Ogura,Unpei Yokoyama,Atsuko Ichinomiya,Satoko Date,Masako Fujimura,Kikuko Hanaoka
Cast
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Facts
Original Title大当りパチンコ娘
Status Released
Release Information
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1952-01-15
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 20m
Production CompaniesShintoho Company
Genres
- Comedy
