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By Player

By Player

The film is a series of vignettes from Taiji Tonoyama's life and film clips, interspersed with a dialogue to camera by Nobuko Otowa, addressing the camera as if she is addressing Tonoyama himself, recollecting events in his life. The film focuses on Tonoyama's alcohol dependence and his various sexual relationships, as well as his film work with Shindo.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 三文役者
  • Genres: Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 2000-12-02
  • Runtime: 126 minutes
  • Rating: 8/10 (1 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Kindai Eiga Kyokai, Dragon Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.12
  • Languages: Japanese

Cast & Crew

Naoto Takenaka

Naoto Takenaka

as Taiji Tonoyama

Keiko Oginome

Keiko Oginome

as Kimie

Hideko Yoshida

Hideko Yoshida

as Taiji's wife

Nobuko Otowa

Nobuko Otowa

as Okaji

Yasuhito Hida

Yasuhito Hida

as Kei Satō

Kagetora Miura

Kagetora Miura

as Kei Yamamoto

Yuriko Hirooka

Yuriko Hirooka

as Yoshiko

Yûki Suzuki

Yûki Suzuki

as Young Yoshiko

Hideyuki Kasahara

Hideyuki Kasahara

as Yasuo

Kuriko Namino

Kuriko Namino

as Liquor Store Housewife

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

biographybased on true storyalcoholismfilmmakingactor20th centurybased on real personjapanese cinema

Frequently Asked Questions

What is By Player?

By Player is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 2000-12-02.

Who are the main actors in By Player?

The main cast includes Naoto Takenaka, Keiko Oginome, Hideko Yoshida, Nobuko Otowa, Yasuhito Hida, .

Where can I watch By Player online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if By Player is available.

Is By Player based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of By Player?

By Player has an IMDb rating of 8/10 based on 1 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of By Player?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for By Player?

The soundtrack was composed by Kindai Eiga Kyokai, Dragon Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was By Player filmed?

By Player was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is By Player?

The total runtime of By Player is 126 minutes.

Is By Player suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to By Player?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to By Player.

Does By Player have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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