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6.2 / 10(6 votes)IMDb19911h 47mJapan

Nowhere Man

無能の人

Synopsis

Sukezo, a former manga comic artist, takes up the art rock business by setting up a shop in a shed by the river. He tries hard to be successful, but business does not go well and the family becomes progressively poorer.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-01

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Naoto Takenaka
Screenplay & Story
Toshiharu Maruuchi
Original Score
Gontiti
Original Title
無能の人
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 47m
Production Studios
KSS, Shochiku Daiichi Kogyo

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Naoto Takenaka

Screenplay & Story

Toshiharu Maruuchi, Yoshiharu Tsuge

Original Score & Music

Gontiti

Director of Photography

Yasushi Sasakibara

Film Editing

Yoshiyuki Okuhara

Producers

Shôzô Ichiyama, Koji Yoshida

Literary Origin & Source Material
Comic Book:Yoshiharu Tsuge

Department Leadership Roster

Naoto Takenaka

Naoto Takenaka

Director

Toshiharu Maruuchi

Toshiharu Maruuchi

Screenplay

Shôzô Ichiyama

Shôzô Ichiyama

Producer

Koji Yoshida

Producer

Yasushi Sasakibara

Yasushi Sasakibara

Director of Photography

Yoshiyuki Okuhara

Editor

Gontiti

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nowhere Man.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nowhere Man

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Nowhere Man about?

Sukezo, a former manga comic artist, takes up the art rock business by setting up a shop in a shed by the river. He tries hard to be successful, but business does not go well and the family becomes progressively poorer.

Who directed Nowhere Man?

Nowhere Man was directed by Naoto Takenaka.

Who stars in Nowhere Man?

The principal cast of Nowhere Man includes Naoto Takenaka, Jun Fubuki, Miyako Yamaguchi, Taro Maruse, Hiroshi Kanbe.

When was Nowhere Man released and how long is it?

Nowhere Man was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.

Who composed the musical score for Nowhere Man?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Nowhere Man was composed by Gontiti.

Is Nowhere Man based on a book or true story?

Nowhere Man is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Yoshiharu Tsuge".