396779
396779

Big Hit Pachinko Girl

1952-01-15 ja 80m
Comedy
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.

Director

Torajirō Saitō

Screenplay

Shiro Okusa

Director of Photography

Tatsuo Tomonari

Lighting Technician

Kiyoyuki Akiyama

Art Direction

Masatoshi Katō

Executive Producer

Sadao Sugihara

Status

Released

Countries

  • Japan

Companies

  • Shintoho Company