A Man Vanishes
人間蒸発
“The film is finished, but reality is not.”
Synopsis
A Man Vanishes examines the concept of Johatsu, tackling the phenomenon of people missing in Japan over the years. It picks one such person from the list, someone who had seemed to disappear from the face of the earth due to embezzlement from his company, and the filmmakers begin an investigative documentary into the reasons behind and attempt at tracking him down.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shōhei Imamura
- Original Score
- Toshirō Mayuzumi
- Original Title
- 人間蒸発
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Art Theatre Guild, Imamura Productions, Nihon Eiga Shinsha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shōhei Imamura
Toshirō Mayuzumi
Mutsuo Tanji
Shōhei Imamura
Department Leadership Roster
Shōhei Imamura
Producer
Shōhei Imamura
Director
Toshirō Mayuzumi
Original Music Composer
Mutsuo Tanji
Editor
Ichirô Takada
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Man Vanishes
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What is A Man Vanishes about?
A Man Vanishes examines the concept of Johatsu, tackling the phenomenon of people missing in Japan over the years. It picks one such person from the list, someone who had seemed to disappear from the face of the earth due to embezzlement from his company, and the filmmakers begin an investigative documentary into the reasons behind and attempt at tracking him down.
Who directed A Man Vanishes?
A Man Vanishes was directed by Shōhei Imamura.
Who stars in A Man Vanishes?
The principal cast of A Man Vanishes includes Yoshie Hayakawa, Shōhei Imamura, Shigeru Tsuyuguchi.
When was A Man Vanishes released and how long is it?
A Man Vanishes was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for A Man Vanishes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Man Vanishes was composed by Toshirō Mayuzumi.