Stolen Desire (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1958, Stolen Desire is a comedy and drama film directed by Shōhei Imamura, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A rumbunctious and ribald tale of a troupe of travelling actors who alternate highlights of kabuki theatre with strip shows.
Who’s in it. Stolen Desire stars Osamu Takizawa as Taminosuke Yamamura, Shinichi Yanagisawa as Ezaburo Yamamura, Hiroyuki Nagato as Shinichi Kunida and Kō Nishimura as Kanji Takada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Stolen Desire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stolen Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stolen Desire tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stolen Desire (1958)?
- In US, Stolen Desire is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stolen Desire worth watching?
- Stolen Desire holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stolen Desire?
- Stolen Desire stars Osamu Takizawa, Shinichi Yanagisawa, Hiroyuki Nagato, Kō Nishimura and Hayao Takamura.
- When was Stolen Desire released?
- Stolen Desire was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.