What's Michael?
ホワッツ マイケル？
Synopsis
Michael is a cat - with a difference. He lives with a cartoonist and his wife and does his best to keep his cool amid the trials of everyday life in suburbia, like fussing human girls, the local tough cat Nyazilla - just like big grey lizard, a foe too fearsome to take risks with - and the females of his own species.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 25, 1985
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Makoto Nagao
- Screenplay & Story
- Shigeru Yanagawa
- Original Score
- Lion Merry
- Original Title
- ホワッツ マイケル？
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Kitty Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Makoto Nagao
Shigeru Yanagawa, Makoto Kobayashi
Lion Merry
Department Leadership Roster
Shigeru Yanagawa
Screenplay
Makoto Nagao
Director
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What is What's Michael? about?
Michael is a cat - with a difference. He lives with a cartoonist and his wife and does his best to keep his cool amid the trials of everyday life in suburbia, like fussing human girls, the local tough cat Nyazilla - just like big grey lizard, a foe too fearsome to take risks with - and the females of his own species.
Who directed What's Michael??
What's Michael? was directed by Makoto Nagao.
Who stars in What's Michael??
The principal cast of What's Michael? includes Hiroshi Otake, Ichiro Nagai, Hideyuki Umezu, Eiko Yamada, Shozo Iizuka.
When was What's Michael? released and how long is it?
What's Michael? was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for What's Michael??
The original motion picture soundtrack for What's Michael? was composed by Lion Merry.