Big Man Japan (2007)
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.
Director: Hitoshi Matsumoto
Genre: Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: May 19, 2007
Cast
- Hitoshi Matsumoto - Masaru Daisatô / Dai-Nihonjin
- UA - Manager Kobori
- Itsuji Itao - Female Niou-no-jû
- Ryunosuke Kamiki - Warabe-no-jû
- Miyagawa Daisuke - Super Justice
- Hiroyuki Miyasako - Stay With Me
- Riki Takeuchi - Hanerunojyuu
- Unabara Haruka - Shimeru-no-jû
- Takayuki Haranishi - Male Niou-no-jû
- Shion Machida - Daisatô's Ex-wife
Screenplay
- Mitsuyoshi Takasu (Screenplay)
- Mitsuyoshi Takasu
Music: TOWA TEI
Cinematography: Hideo Yamamoto
Editing: Soichi Ueno
Production: Yoshimoto Kogyo
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
Superheroes and Power
Keywords
superhero, giant cockroach, giant spider, giant snake, giant lizard, giant insect, riesen käfer, giant bird, found footage
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Big Man Japan?
- Big Man Japan was directed by Hitoshi Matsumoto.
- Who stars in Big Man Japan?
- Big Man Japan stars Hitoshi Matsumoto, UA, Itsuji Itao, Ryunosuke Kamiki, Miyagawa Daisuke, Hiroyuki Miyasako.
- How long is Big Man Japan?
- Big Man Japan has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is Big Man Japan?
- Big Man Japan is a Action, Comedy, Science Fiction film.
- Where was Big Man Japan produced?
- Big Man Japan was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Big Man Japan?
- The themes of Big Man Japan include: Superheroes and Power.