A Lonely Gamble (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film
Released in 1965, A Lonely Gamble is a drama film directed by Shinji Murayama, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. In post-war Japan, it is difficult for private business to stay afloat. The small atelier has a debt of several million yen. To get a loan, his proprietress is forced to turn to a successful businessman, owner of entertainment establishments and bars. But she has nothing to guarantee the return of the debt, and then she offers herself as collateral. A drama about the contradictory nature of human feelings.
Who’s in it. A Lonely Gamble stars Yoshiko Sakuma as Momoko Inui, Shigeru Amachi as Teijiro Chigusa, Chitose Kobayashi as Kyoko Nakagawa and Reiko Ōhara as Mika Inui, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Lonely Gamble page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Lonely Gamble tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch A Lonely Gamble (1965)?
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- Who stars in A Lonely Gamble?
- A Lonely Gamble stars Yoshiko Sakuma, Shigeru Amachi, Chitose Kobayashi, Reiko Ōhara and Michiyo Kogure.