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Fueled: The Man They Called "Pirate"

海賊とよばれた男

Synopsis

In a time when the main source of energy was still coal, there was a man who saw the future in oil. Young Tetsuzo Kunioka who hails from Moji, Kitakyushu, rides out into the oil business, but is faced with numerous challenges and competitors who stand in his way, including domestic suppliers and major western oil companies, or the "oil majors". But Tetsuzo never gave up, however despairing the situation was. He always found a way and paved a new road with his unconventional ideas, eccentric actions, and most of all, his caring heart toward his own men. That style of Tetsuzo's was not something that would ever change, even when the tides were against him in a war-lost Japan.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-17

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Takashi Yamazaki
Screenplay & Story
Takashi Yamazaki
Original Score
Naoki Sato
Original Title
海賊とよばれた男
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
2h 25m
Production Studios
Robot Communications, TOHO, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Kodansha, J Storm, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, dentsu, Horipro, Shirogumi, D.N. Dream Partners, jeki, Shuji Abe Office, Yomiuri Shimbun Company, Nikkatsu Corporation, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), Sapporo Television Broadcasting Company, Miyagi Television Broadcasting, Shizuoka Daiichi Television, Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company, Hiroshima Telecasting, Yamaguchi Broadcasting, Fukuoka Broadcasting System

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Takashi Yamazaki

Screenplay & Story

Takashi Yamazaki, Naoki Hyakuta

Original Score & Music

Naoki Sato

Director of Photography

Kōzō Shibazaki

Film Editing

Ryuji Miyajima

Producers

Shuji Abe, Daisuke Kadoya, Takahiro Sato, Keichiiro Moriya, Naoto Fujimura

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Naoki Hyakuta

Department Leadership Roster

Takashi Yamazaki

Takashi Yamazaki

Director

Takashi Yamazaki

Takashi Yamazaki

Screenplay

Anri Jojo

Production Design

Ryuji Miyajima

Ryuji Miyajima

Editor

Takahiro Sato

Producer

Keichiiro Moriya

Producer

Naoto Fujimura

Producer

Kōzō Shibazaki

Director of Photography

Naoki Sato

Naoki Sato

Original Music Composer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fueled: The Man They Called "Pirate"

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What is Fueled: The Man They Called "Pirate" about?

In a time when the main source of energy was still coal, there was a man who saw the future in oil. Young Tetsuzo Kunioka who hails from Moji, Kitakyushu, rides out into the oil business, but is faced with numerous challenges and competitors who stand in his way, including domestic suppliers and major western oil companies, or the "oil majors". But Tetsuzo never gave up, however despairing the situation was. He always found a way and paved a new road with his unconventional ideas, eccentric actions, and most of all, his caring heart toward his own men. That style of Tetsuzo's was not something that would ever change, even when the tides were against him in a war-lost Japan.

Who directed Fueled: The Man They Called "Pirate"?

Fueled: The Man They Called "Pirate" was directed by Takashi Yamazaki.

Who stars in Fueled: The Man They Called "Pirate"?

The principal cast of Fueled: The Man They Called "Pirate" includes Junichi Okada, Haruka Ayase, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Shota Sometani, Ryohei Suzuki.

When was Fueled: The Man They Called "Pirate" released and how long is it?

Fueled: The Man They Called "Pirate" was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.

Who composed the musical score for Fueled: The Man They Called "Pirate"?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Fueled: The Man They Called "Pirate" was composed by Naoki Sato.

Is Fueled: The Man They Called "Pirate" based on a book or true story?

Fueled: The Man They Called "Pirate" is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Naoki Hyakuta".