The Man of the Political Economy (2015)
Original title: 鬼と呼ばれた男〜松永安左エ門
The Man of the Political Economy is a 2015 Japanese-language movie directed by Takeshi Shibata, with a running time of 58m. It stars Kotaro Yoshida, Shirō Itō and Go Riju.
Matsunaga Yasuzaemon was a man called “Electricity Monster”. The post-war recovery and high economic growth serve as the basis for him to achieve the breakup and privatisation of the electricity business. As a follower of Fukuzawa Yukichi, he inherited the spirit of independence, self-respect and the people. He rose up alone from the ruins of the war. It was the fight of an unconventional, stubborn old man over 70 with an indomitable will. Minister of Trade and Industry Ikeda Hayato admired Matsunaga like a father while Prime Ministers Yoshida Shigeru and Konoe Fumimaro, Shirasu Jiro (Takagawa Yuya) and others were in awe of his unfathomable passion.
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What is The Man of the Political Economy about?
Matsunaga Yasuzaemon was a man called “Electricity Monster”. The post-war recovery and high economic growth serve as the basis for him to achieve the breakup and privatisation of the electricity business. As a follower of Fukuzawa Yukichi, he inherited the spirit of independence, self-respect and the people. He rose up alone from the ruins of the war. It was the fight of an unconventional, stubborn old man over 70 with an indomitable will. Minister of Trade and Industry Ikeda Hayato admired Matsunaga like a father while Prime Ministers Yoshida Shigeru and Konoe Fumimaro, Shirasu Jiro (Takagawa Yuya) and others were in awe of his unfathomable passion.
When was The Man of the Political Economy released?
The Man of the Political Economy was released on 19 September 2015.
How long is The Man of the Political Economy?
The Man of the Political Economy runs 58m.
Who made The Man of the Political Economy?
The Man of the Political Economy was directed by Takeshi Shibata.