Synopsis & Context
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.
Title Dossier
- Original Title
- 大当りパチンコ娘
- Release
- January 15, 1952
- Screen Time
- 1h 20min
- Rating
- N/A
- Direction
- Torajirō Saitō
- Original Language
- Japanese
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Production Status
- Released
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