Odd Obsession(1959)
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Odd Obsession Synopsis
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.
Odd Obsession (1959) is a drama and comedy film directed by Kon Ichikawa, released on June 23, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Machiko Kyō, Ganjirō Nakamura II, Junko Kano and Tatsuya Nakadai. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Kon Ichikawa
- Writers:
- Junichirō Tanizaki, Keiji Hasebe, Natto Wada
- Producers:
- Masaichi Nagata
- Cinematographer:
- Kazuo Miyagawa
- Composer:
- Yasushi Akutagawa
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Odd Obsession (1959) Trailer
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Odd Obsession Cast & Crew
Main cast
Machiko Kyō
as Ikuko Kenmochi
Ganjirō Nakamura II
as Kenji Kenmochi
Junko Kano
as Toshiko Kenmochi
Tatsuya Nakadai
as Kimura
Tanie Kitabayashi
as Hana
Ichirō Sugai
as Masseur
Mantarō Ushio
as Dr. Kodama
Kyū Sazanka
as Curio Dealer
Mayumi Kurata
as Koike
Hikaru Hoshi
as Police Detective
Saburo Date
as Police Detective
Shizuo Chūjō
as Police Detective
Key crew
Directed by Kon Ichikawa, written by Junichirō Tanizaki, Keiji Hasebe and Natto Wada, produced by Masaichi Nagata.
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Odd Obsession Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 36 ratings.
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Odd Obsession – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Odd Obsession online?
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Odd Obsession (1959) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Odd Obsession?
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The main cast of Odd Obsession (1959) includes Machiko Kyō, Ganjirō Nakamura II, Junko Kano, Tatsuya Nakadai and Tanie Kitabayashi. The film was directed by Kon Ichikawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Odd Obsession released?
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Odd Obsession was released on June 23, 1959 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Odd Obsession worth watching?
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Odd Obsession (1959) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 36 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 Odd Obsession?
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Yes. The official Odd Obsession trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.