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Doterai Man
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Doterai Man

1975-02-01 · 88 min · ★ 8.5

Drama

Business is a game! A theatrical version of the TV drama that became a social phenomenon starring Teruhiko Saigo. Set in a wholesaler town in Osaka, it depicts the activities of the main character Takezo Yamashita who repels adversity with a man's stubbornness and guts.

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Directors
Kengo Furusawa
Production companies
Tokyo Eiga
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Teruhiko SaigōTeruhiko Saigō
Ryo TamuraRyo Tamura
Rumiko KoyanagiRumiko Koyanagi
Masahiko TsugawaMasahiko Tsugawa
Kunie TanakaKunie Tanaka
Yuko HamaYuko Hama
Junzaburō BanJunzaburō Ban
Masaya TakahashiMasaya Takahashi
Taketoshi NaitōTaketoshi Naitō
Katsue Miyakoya
Meichō SoganoyaMeichō Soganoya

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