Modern People
現代人
Synopsis
A section chief at the Bureau of Construction is in a shady relationship with a construction company. Then a new, young and honest subordinate is assigned to work under the section chief. Once he learns about the shady relationship, however, the new subordinate skillfully conceals the corruption and joins the corrupt, shady relationship.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Minoru Shibuya
- Screenplay & Story
- Katsuhito Inomata, Ryōsuke Saitō
- Original Title
- 現代人
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Minoru Shibuya
Katsuhito Inomata, Ryōsuke Saitō
Department Leadership Roster
Katsuhito Inomata
Writer
Ryōsuke Saitō
Writer
Minoru Shibuya
Director
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What is Modern People about?
A section chief at the Bureau of Construction is in a shady relationship with a construction company. Then a new, young and honest subordinate is assigned to work under the section chief. Once he learns about the shady relationship, however, the new subordinate skillfully conceals the corruption and joins the corrupt, shady relationship.
Who directed Modern People?
Modern People was directed by Minoru Shibuya.
Who stars in Modern People?
The principal cast of Modern People includes Ryō Ikebe, Isuzu Yamada, So Yamamura, Toshiko Kobayashi, Yūko Mochizuki.
When was Modern People released and how long is it?
Modern People was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.