The Man Without a Map
燃えつきた地図
Synopsis
A private detective is hired to find a missing man by his wife. While his search is unsuccessful, the detective's own life begins to resemble the man for whom he is searching.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroshi Teshigahara
- Screenplay & Story
- Kōbō Abe
- Original Score
- Tōru Takemitsu
- Original Title
- 燃えつきた地図
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Katsu Production, Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroshi Teshigahara
Kōbō Abe
Tōru Takemitsu
Akira Uehara
Tatsuji Nakashizu
Masaichi Nagata
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroshi Teshigahara
Director
Kōbō Abe
Screenplay
Tatsuji Nakashizu
Editor
Masaichi Nagata
Producer
Tamiko Moriya
Costume Design
Tōru Takemitsu
Original Music Composer
Akira Uehara
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Without a Map
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What is The Man Without a Map about?
A private detective is hired to find a missing man by his wife. While his search is unsuccessful, the detective's own life begins to resemble the man for whom he is searching.
Who directed The Man Without a Map?
The Man Without a Map was directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara.
Who stars in The Man Without a Map?
The principal cast of The Man Without a Map includes Shintarō Katsu, Etsuko Ichihara, Osamu Ōkawa, Kiyoshi Atsumi, Tamao Nakamura.
When was The Man Without a Map released and how long is it?
The Man Without a Map was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Without a Map?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Without a Map was composed by Tōru Takemitsu.
Is The Man Without a Map based on a book or true story?
The Man Without a Map is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kōbō Abe".