A Man Vanishes
"The film is finished, but reality is not."
Originally released in 1967. A Man Vanishes is a drama/documentary film. directed by Shōhei Imamura. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Yoshie Hayakawa, Shōhei Imamura, and Shigeru Tsuyuguchi
Synopsis
A Man Vanishes examines the concept of Johatsu, tackling the phenomenon of people missing in Japan over the years. It picks one such person from the list, someone who had seemed to disappear from the face of the earth due to embezzlement from his company, and the filmmakers begin an investigative documentary into the reasons behind and attempt at tracking him down.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 8, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (24 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Art Theatre Guild
- Imamura Productions
- Nihon Eiga Shinsha
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Man Vanishes about?
A Man Vanishes examines the concept of Johatsu, tackling the phenomenon of people missing in Japan over the years. It picks one such person from the list, someone who had seemed to disappear from t...
Who directed A Man Vanishes?
A Man Vanishes was directed by Shōhei Imamura.
How long is A Man Vanishes?
A Man Vanishes has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was A Man Vanishes released?
A Man Vanishes was released on July 8, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Man Vanishes?
The main cast of A Man Vanishes includes Yoshie Hayakawa, Shōhei Imamura, Shigeru Tsuyuguchi.