Pompo the Cinephile
映画大好きポンポさん
“Bright lights. Big dreams. No experience.”
Synopsis
Operating out of the movie capital "Nyallywood," Pompo has been shooting one B-grade entertainment flick after another that anyone would enjoy. One day, Pompo's "movie buff" assistant Gene spots a new script written by Pompo and is moved by its exquisite story. In a fit of passion, he proclaims, "I want to see this as a finished work in theaters as soon as possible!" However, Pompo tells him, "So you shoot this film." Thus, Gene takes on his first directing gig. Meanwhile, Natalie, an ordinary girl who just arrived in town with movie actress dreams, has been discovered by Pompo...
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official English TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-06
Top Cast
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Konomi Kohara
Joel Davidovich 'Pompo' Pomponette (voice)
Hiroya Shimizu
Gene Fini (voice)
Rinka Otani
Natalie Woodward (voice)
Ai Kakuma
Mystia Lyons (voice)
Akio Otsuka
Martin Braddock (voice)
Ryuichi Kijima
Alan Gardner (voice)
Rikiya Koyama
Alan's Boss (voice)
Manabu Sakamaki
Corbett (voice)
Mitsuru Ogata
J.D. Peterzen (voice)
Hidenari Ugaki
Nigel (voice)
Shinya Takahashi
Miles (voice)
Ayaka Shimizu
Nora (voice)
Ikuko Tani
Natalie's Grandmother (voice)
Yoshikazu Nagano
Coltman (voice)
Ryusuke Ohbayashi
Bank President (voice)
Iori Nomizu
Fran-chan (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 60 DaysFantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 29, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 28, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 12, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$187K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takayuki Hirao
- Screenplay & Story
- Takayuki Hirao
- Original Score
- Kenta Matsukuma
- Original Title
- 映画大好きポンポさん
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $187K
- Production Studios
- CLAP, KADOKAWA, Happinet Phantom Studios, avex pictures, Shochiku, STUDIO MAUSU, movic, Movie Walker
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takayuki Hirao
Takayuki Hirao, Shogo Sugitani
Kenta Matsukuma
Masashi Uoyama, Takumi Hoshina
Tsuyoshi Imai
Keisuke Konishi, Shingo Kunieda, Junji Igarashi, Asako Kaneiwa, Masayuki Aoyagi
Department Leadership Roster
Asako Kaneiwa
Producer
Takumi Morii
Producer
Tomohiko Iwase
Producer
Kousuke Arai
Producer
Yoshinori Hasegawa
Producer
Masashi Uoyama
Director of Photography
Motoki Mukaichi
Producer
Takayuki Hirao
Screenplay
Takayuki Hirao
Director
Takumi Hoshina
Director of Photography
Tsuyoshi Imai
Editor
Kenta Matsukuma
Original Music Composer
Misuzu Kubozono
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pompo the Cinephile
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pompo the Cinephile about?
Operating out of the movie capital "Nyallywood," Pompo has been shooting one B-grade entertainment flick after another that anyone would enjoy. One day, Pompo's "movie buff" assistant Gene spots a new script written by Pompo and is moved by its exquisite story. In a fit of passion, he proclaims, "I want to see this as a finished work in theaters as soon as possible!" However, Pompo tells him, "So you shoot this film." Thus, Gene takes on his first directing gig. Meanwhile, Natalie, an ordinary girl who just arrived in town with movie actress dreams, has been discovered by Pompo...
Who directed Pompo the Cinephile?
Pompo the Cinephile was directed by Takayuki Hirao.
Who stars in Pompo the Cinephile?
The principal cast of Pompo the Cinephile includes Konomi Kohara, Hiroya Shimizu, Rinka Otani, Ai Kakuma, Akio Otsuka.
When was Pompo the Cinephile released and how long is it?
Pompo the Cinephile was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Pompo the Cinephile make at the box office?
Pompo the Cinephile grossed $187K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Pompo the Cinephile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pompo the Cinephile was composed by Kenta Matsukuma.
Is Pompo the Cinephile based on a book or true story?
Pompo the Cinephile is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Shogo Sugitani".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pompo the Cinephile?
Pompo the Cinephile holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).