Odd Obsession (1959) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Odd Obsession (1959) — A middle-aged husband of a younger woman finds her youth intimidating to the point that… Streaming on Criterion Ch...
Odd Obsession (1959) Storyline
A middle-aged husband of a younger woman finds her youth intimidating to the point that he cannot become aroused. His solution involves the introduction of his daughter's lover to his wife.
Full Cast & Crew
- Machiko Kyō as Ikuko Kenmochi
- Ganjirō Nakamura II as Kenji Kenmochi
- Junko Kano as Toshiko Kenmochi
- Tatsuya Nakadai as Kimura
- Tanie Kitabayashi as Hana
- Ichirō Sugai as Masseur
- Mantarō Ushio as Dr. Kodama
- Kyū Sazanka as Curio Dealer
- Mayumi Kurata as Koike
- Hikaru Hoshi as Police Detective
- Saburo Date as Police Detective
- Shizuo Chūjō as Police Detective
- Jun Hamamura as Dr. Soma
- Tatsuo Hanabu
- Kôshi Kosugi
Why Watch Odd Obsession?
The Vibe: Odd Obsession is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie from 1959. Directed by Kon Ichikawa, and starring Machiko Kyō, Ganjirō Nakamura II, Junko Kano A middle-aged husband of a younger woman finds her youth intimidating to the point that he cannot become aroused.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.2/10, Odd Obsession retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies, Odd Obsession deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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