The Man Who Left His Will on Film
東京战争戦後秘話
Synopsis
When a man chases down his stolen movie camera, the thief commits suicide by jumping off a building. But after the police take the camera as evidence, it becomes unclear if there was ever a thief in the first place.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival, Director's Fortnight
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nagisa Ōshima
- Screenplay & Story
- Mamoru Sasaki, Masato Hara
- Original Score
- Tōru Takemitsu
- Original Title
- 東京战争戦後秘話
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Sozosha, Art Theatre Guild
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nagisa Ōshima
Mamoru Sasaki, Masato Hara, Nagisa Ōshima, Tsutomu Tamura
Tōru Takemitsu
Tōichirō Narushima
Taguchi Yamaguchi
Department Leadership Roster
Nagisa Ōshima
Director
Mamoru Sasaki
Screenplay
Masato Hara
Screenplay
Taguchi Yamaguchi
Producer
Tōichirō Narushima
Director of Photography
Tōru Takemitsu
Original Music Composer
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Radiance Films
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Radiance Films
Films released by Radiance Films, built from the label's store catalogue.
Japanese New Wave
Films of the Japanese New Wave, late 1950s through the 1970s.
Nagisa Oshima
Films directed by Nagisa Oshima.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Left His Will on Film
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man Who Left His Will on Film about?
When a man chases down his stolen movie camera, the thief commits suicide by jumping off a building. But after the police take the camera as evidence, it becomes unclear if there was ever a thief in the first place.
Who directed The Man Who Left His Will on Film?
The Man Who Left His Will on Film was directed by Nagisa Ōshima.
Who stars in The Man Who Left His Will on Film?
The principal cast of The Man Who Left His Will on Film includes Tomoyo Oshima, Naomi Shiraishi, Kenji Shiiya, Kiyoko Tsuji, Kazuo Goto.
When was The Man Who Left His Will on Film released and how long is it?
The Man Who Left His Will on Film was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Left His Will on Film?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Left His Will on Film was composed by Tōru Takemitsu.