Big Man Japan (2007)
Original title: 大日本人
Big Man Japan is a 2007 Japanese-language action movie directed by Hitoshi Matsumoto, with a running time of 1h 53m. It stars Hitoshi Matsumoto, UA and Itsuji Itao.
Daisato, a second-rate, third-generation superhero, annoys his neighbors with the noise and destruction he causes on the job. But a heroic public image is the least of his concerns. Besides defending Japan from bizarre monsters, he must deal with an agent seeking to brand him with ads, a superhero grandfather with Alzheimer's and a family embarrassed by his incompetence.
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What is Big Man Japan about?
Daisato, a second-rate, third-generation superhero, annoys his neighbors with the noise and destruction he causes on the job. But a heroic public image is the least of his concerns. Besides defending Japan from bizarre monsters, he must deal with an agent seeking to brand him with ads, a superhero grandfather with Alzheimer's and a family embarrassed by his incompetence.
When was Big Man Japan released?
Big Man Japan was released on 19 May 2007.
How long is Big Man Japan?
Big Man Japan runs 1h 53m.
Who made Big Man Japan?
Big Man Japan was directed by Hitoshi Matsumoto.
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Cast
- Hitoshi Matsumoto as Masaru Daisatô / Dai-Nihonjin
- UA as Manager Kobori
- Itsuji Itao as Female Niou-no-jû
- Ryunosuke Kamiki as Warabe-no-jû
- Miyagawa Daisuke as Super Justice
- Hiroyuki Miyasako as Stay With Me
- Riki Takeuchi as Hanerunojyuu
- Unabara Haruka as Shimeru-no-jû
- Takayuki Haranishi as Male Niou-no-jû
- Shion Machida as Daisatô's Ex-wife
- Ryushin Tei
- Yumiko Ise
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