Hard-Core
ハード・コア
“Three men, a robot, and… the gold.”
Synopsis
The life story of a treasure hunter who lives in the countryside of Gunma in Japan. He is pure and kind, but has no communication skills and has a mind of his own. His sole friend is his co-worker. This man has never had sex. The friends find a robot one day. The robot wants to stay with the men. A bond is formed. The men resolve to change their lives.
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Hard-Core by Nobuhiro Yamashita - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-29
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nobuhiro Yamashita
- Screenplay & Story
- Kosuke Mukai
- Original Title
- ハード・コア
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- L'ESPACE FILM, Matchpoint
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nobuhiro Yamashita
Kosuke Mukai, Takashi Imashiro, Garon Tsuchiya
Hiroyuki Negishi, Daisuke Niki
Department Leadership Roster
Nobuhiro Yamashita
Director
Hiroyuki Negishi
Producer
Kosuke Mukai
Screenplay
Daisuke Niki
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hard-Core
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What is Hard-Core about?
The life story of a treasure hunter who lives in the countryside of Gunma in Japan. He is pure and kind, but has no communication skills and has a mind of his own. His sole friend is his co-worker. This man has never had sex. The friends find a robot one day. The robot wants to stay with the men. A bond is formed. The men resolve to change their lives.
Who directed Hard-Core?
Hard-Core was directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita.
Who stars in Hard-Core?
The principal cast of Hard-Core includes Takayuki Yamada, Takeru Satoh, Yoshiyoshi Arakawa, Takako Matsu, Kei Ishibashi.
When was Hard-Core released and how long is it?
Hard-Core was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Is Hard-Core based on a book or true story?
Hard-Core is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Takashi Imashiro", Comic Book: "Garon Tsuchiya".