---
title: "Diary of a Shinjuku Thief"
year: 1969
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/diary-of-a-shinjuku-thief-1969"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 104744
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 4.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Diary of a Shinjuku Thief (1969) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/diary-of-a-shinjuku-thief-1969

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Diary of a Shinjuku Thief is a film first released in 1969. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Sozosha, Art Theatre Guild. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Three lives intersect in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo."

### Why Watch
- co-written and directed by nagisa oshima
- explores intersecting lives in tokyo

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details available in the provided sources
- Tone & Suitability: This film features drama and comedy elements in a Japanese setting.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, comedy, new wave

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/diary-of-a-shinjuku-thief-1969#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nagisa Ōshima
- **Networks / Studios**: Sozosha, Art Theatre Guild

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tadanori Yokoo** as *Torio Okanoue*
- **Rie Yokoyama** as *Umeko Suzuki*
- **Fumio Watanabe** as *Himself*
- **Kei Satō** as *Himself*
- **Rokkō Toura** as *Himself*
- **Juro Kara** as *Singer*
- **Akaji Maro** as *Actor*
- **Taka Okubo** as *Himself*
- **Reisen Ri** as *Actress*
- **Moichi Tanabe** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What year was Diary of a Shinjuku Thief released?
The film was released in 1969.

### Q: Who directed the film?
It was co-written and directed by Nagisa Oshima.

### Q: Where is the film set?
It is set in Tokyo's Shinjuku district.

### Q: Whose lives intersect in the story?
The lives of a young man prone to theft, a young woman he meets at a bookstore, and a kabuki actor intersect.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
The film is categorized as drama and comedy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Diary of a Shinjuku Thief — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/104744)
- [Diary of a Shinjuku Thief - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diary_of_a_Shinjuku_Thief)
- [Shinjuku dorobô nikki 56% [Diary of a Shinjuku Thief] (1969…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/225997-shinjuku-dorobo-nikki)
- [Diary of a Shinjuku Thief (1969) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/diary-of-a-shinjuku-thief)

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