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The Sloe-eyed Siren
Sexual encounters and adultery with men other than her husband in secret clubs. A virtuous hot wife, married to the famous erotic novelist Sumito, undergoes a remarkable transformation despite feeling disgusted by her husband's actions. A masterpiece in which master craftsman Shogoro Nishimura thoroughly depicts the profound karma of a woman who wanders in search of stronger thrills and lust.
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Sexual encounters and adultery with men other than her husband in secret clubs. A virtuous hot wife, married to the famous erotic novelist Sumito, undergoes a remarkable transformation despite feeling disgusted by her husband's actions. A masterpiece in which master craftsman Shogoro Nishimura thoroughly depicts the profound karma of a woman who wanders in search of stronger thrills and lust.
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Genre:Comedy
Written By:Takehiro Nakajima
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Runtime:73 minutes
Studio:Nikkatsu Corporation
Cast
Shōgorō Nishimura
Director
Kazuko Shirakawa
Natsuko Maki(萬木夏子)
Eijiro Minato
Sumito Maki(萬木澄人)
Kibaji Tankobo
The Man(男)
Toshihiko Oda
Ishimoda(石母田章)
Ikunosuke Koizumi
Tokuda(徳田)
Keiko Tsuzuki
Show Girl in Private club(ショーの女)
Akemi Nijo
Machiko Miyake(三宅待子)
Makiko Fukamachi
The Woman(女)
Sayori Shima
Mitsuko(光子)
Ei Shirai
Detevtive(刑事)
Kazuhiko Yakata
Matsuzaki(松崎)
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