Diary of a Shinjuku Thief(1969)
新宿泥棒日記
Diary of a Shinjuku Thief Synopsis
In Tokyo's Shinjuku district, the lives of a young man prone to theft, a young woman he meets at a bookstore, and a kabuki actor intersect.
Diary of a Shinjuku Thief (1969) is a drama and comedy film directed by Nagisa Ōshima, released on February 15, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Tadanori Yokoo, Rie Yokoyama, Fumio Watanabe and Kei Satō. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Nagisa Ōshima
- Writers:
- Nagisa Ōshima, Tsutomu Tamura, Mamoru Sasaki
- Producers:
- Masayuki Nakajima
- Cinematographer:
- Seizō Sengen
- Production:
- Sozosha, Art Theatre Guild
- Status:
- Released
Diary of a Shinjuku Thief (1969) Trailer
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Diary of a Shinjuku Thief Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tadanori Yokoo
as Torio Okanoue
Rie Yokoyama
as Umeko Suzuki
Fumio Watanabe
as Himself
Kei Satō
as Himself
Rokkō Toura
as Himself
Juro Kara
as Singer
Akaji Maro
as Actor
Taka Okubo
as Himself
Reisen Ri
as Actress
- Moichi Tanabe
Moichi Tanabe
as Self
- Tetsu Takahashi
Tetsu Takahashi
as Self
Taka Okubo
as Actor
Key crew
Directed by Nagisa Ōshima, written by Nagisa Ōshima, Tsutomu Tamura and Mamoru Sasaki, produced by Masayuki Nakajima.
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Diary of a Shinjuku Thief Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 30 ratings.
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Diary of a Shinjuku Thief – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Diary of a Shinjuku Thief online?
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Diary of a Shinjuku Thief (1969) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Diary of a Shinjuku Thief?
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The main cast of Diary of a Shinjuku Thief (1969) includes Tadanori Yokoo, Rie Yokoyama, Fumio Watanabe, Kei Satō and Rokkō Toura. The film was directed by Nagisa Ōshima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Diary of a Shinjuku Thief released?
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Diary of a Shinjuku Thief was released on February 15, 1969 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Diary of a Shinjuku Thief worth watching?
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Diary of a Shinjuku Thief (1969) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Diary of a Shinjuku Thief?
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