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The Man Who Stole the Sun

The Man Who Stole the Sun

A high school science teacher is the butt of all his students' jokes, until their bus is hijacked on a school trip. But something more sinister lurks beneath the surface: he's building an atomic bomb in his apartment.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 太陽を盗んだ男
  • Genres: Crime, Thriller, Action
  • Release Date: 1979-10-06
  • Runtime: 147 minutes
  • Rating: 7.3/10 (35 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Kitty Films, Tristone Entertainment, TOHO
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.7919
  • Languages: Japanese

Cast & Crew

Kenji Sawada

Kenji Sawada

as Makoto Kido

Bunta Sugawara

Bunta Sugawara

as Inspector Yamashita

Kimiko Ikegami

Kimiko Ikegami

as Reiko Sawai

Kazuo Kitamura

Kazuo Kitamura

as Tanaka

Shigeru Kōyama

Shigeru Kōyama

as Nakayama

Kei Satō

Kei Satō

as Dr. Ichikawa

Yūnosuke Itō

Yūnosuke Itō

as Bus Hijacker

Eimei Esumi

Eimei Esumi

as Egawa

Hiroshi Gojo

Hiroshi Gojo

as Identikit Officer

Yudai Ishiyama

Yudai Ishiyama

as Detective Ishikawa

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Man Who Stole the Sun (1979) - Trailer

External Links

Keywords

plutoniumatomic bomb1970sterrorismhigh school teacher

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Man Who Stole the Sun?

The Man Who Stole the Sun is a Crime, Thriller, Action movie directed by . It was released on 1979-10-06.

Who are the main actors in The Man Who Stole the Sun?

The main cast includes Kenji Sawada, Bunta Sugawara, Kimiko Ikegami, Kazuo Kitamura, Shigeru Kōyama, .

Where can I watch The Man Who Stole the Sun online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Man Who Stole the Sun is available.

Is The Man Who Stole the Sun based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Man Who Stole the Sun?

The Man Who Stole the Sun has an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 based on 35 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Man Who Stole the Sun?

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

Who composed the soundtrack for The Man Who Stole the Sun?

The soundtrack was composed by Kitty Films, Tristone Entertainment, TOHO. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Man Who Stole the Sun filmed?

The Man Who Stole the Sun was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Man Who Stole the Sun?

The total runtime of The Man Who Stole the Sun is 147 minutes.

Is The Man Who Stole the Sun suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to The Man Who Stole the Sun?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Man Who Stole the Sun.

Does The Man Who Stole the Sun have a post-credit scene?

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