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Temptation (1957): Cast

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Temptation is a 1957 comedy directed by Kō Nakahira, starring Sachiko Hidari as Hideko Sugimoto / Yûko Sugimoto, Taiji Tonoyama and Jun Hamamura. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Temptation (1957) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Kō Nakahira
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Temptation About?

The premise of Temptation without spoilers.

Shokichi runs a clothing store, lives with his daughter Hideko, and plans to turn it into an art gallery. Hideko introduces an art student, Shohei, and a painter, Sohei. At the opening Sohei’s work is praised by a printer, boosting his career; later Shohei’s sister brings more paintings, and Shokichi learns she is the daughter of his first love.

Temptation Themes & Keywords

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  • painting
  • louse
  • widow
  • widower
  • art exhibition
  • puppy love
  • flower arrangement
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Cast & crew

Temptation Cast & Characters

Sachiko Hidari leads the cast as Hideko Sugimoto / Yûko Sugimoto, with Taiji Tonoyama as Tobe and Jun Hamamura as Boarding House Owner. Directed by Kō Nakahira; 30 actors are credited in all.

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More from Kō Nakahira

More films directed by Kō Nakahira: Variation, Rika 2: Lonely Wanderer, Rika: The Mixed-Blood Girl and Diary of a Lady-Killer.

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Temptation Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Yûwaku” and “Yūwaku”.

Also known as
  • Yûwaku
  • Yūwaku
  • 诱惑

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FAQ

Temptation FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Temptation, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Temptation?

Temptation runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Temptation released?

Temptation was released on September 22, 1957.

Who directed Temptation?

Temptation was directed by Kō Nakahira.

More films by Kō Nakahira

Who is in the cast of Temptation?

Temptation stars Sachiko Hidari as Hideko Sugimoto / Yûko Sugimoto, Taiji Tonoyama as Tobe and Jun Hamamura as Boarding House Owner, among 30 credited actors.

Does Temptation have a post-credit scene?

No. Temptation has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Temptation in?

The original language of Temptation is Japanese.

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