Big Hit Pachinko Girl 1952
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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.
- Released: 1952-01-15
- Runtime: 80 minutes
- Genre: Comedy
- Stars: Kingorō Yanagiya, Yoshio Tabata, Shintarō Kido, Haruhisa Kawada, Chieko Seki
- Director: Torajirō Saitō, Shiro Okusa, Kiyoyuki Akiyama, Masatoshi Katō, Sadao Sugihara
- Review: Big Hit Pachinko Girl
- Network: Big Hit Pachinko Girl
- Source: CWR-CRB
