

Odd Obsession
1959-06-23 · 107 min · ★ 6.2
A middle-aged husband of a younger woman finds her youth intimidating to the point that he cannot become aroused. His solution involves the introduction of his daughter's lover to his wife.
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- Directors
- Kon Ichikawa
- Production companies
- Daiei Film
- Countries
- Japan
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Machiko KyōIkuko Kenmochi
Ganjirō Nakamura IIKenji Kenmochi
Junko KanoToshiko Kenmochi
Tatsuya NakadaiKimura
Tanie KitabayashiHana
Ichirō SugaiMasseur
Mantarō UshioDr. Kodama
Kyū SazankaCurio Dealer
Mayumi KurataKoike
Hikaru HoshiPolice Detective
Saburo DatePolice Detective
Shizuo ChūjōPolice Detective
Jun HamamuraDr. Soma
Tatsuo Hanabu
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