The Men Who Became Legends
伝説になった男たち
Synopsis
Yasu (played by Matoba Koji) enjoys fishing at his leisure and works as a private detective. His childhood friend and partner, Kenju (played by Osawa Mikio), runs a bar where people pushed to the brink of life come for help. Their next client is Daisuke, a junior from their middle school days. Despite marrying into a wealthy family, Daisuke is treated like a slave. His wife, now the mistress of a yakuza, orders him to find the "Bodhisattva statue," an inherited treasure that was sold off. As Yasu and Kenju begin their search, they uncover that the statue hides a "nuclear secret" capable of shaking the nation. A chaotic black comedy where yakuza, politicians, loan sharks, and a Korean spy organization clash with their own agendas!
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伝説になった男たち
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shoichi Shibuya
- Original Title
- 伝説になった男たち
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shoichi Shibuya
Tsugio Oikawa
Department Leadership Roster
Tsugio Oikawa
Producer
Shoichi Shibuya
Director
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What is The Men Who Became Legends about?
Yasu (played by Matoba Koji) enjoys fishing at his leisure and works as a private detective. His childhood friend and partner, Kenju (played by Osawa Mikio), runs a bar where people pushed to the brink of life come for help. Their next client is Daisuke, a junior from their middle school days. Despite marrying into a wealthy family, Daisuke is treated like a slave. His wife, now the mistress of a yakuza, orders him to find the "Bodhisattva statue," an inherited treasure that was sold off. As Yasu and Kenju begin their search, they uncover that the statue hides a "nuclear secret" capable of shaking the nation. A chaotic black comedy where yakuza, politicians, loan sharks, and a Korean spy organization clash with their own agendas!
Who directed The Men Who Became Legends?
The Men Who Became Legends was directed by Shoichi Shibuya.
Who stars in The Men Who Became Legends?
The principal cast of The Men Who Became Legends includes Koji Matoba, Mikio Osawa, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, Yasukaze Motomiya, Muck Akazawa.
When was The Men Who Became Legends released and how long is it?
The Men Who Became Legends was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.