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The Man Without a Map
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The Man Without a Map

1968-06-01 · 118 min · ★ 6.7

Mystery

A private detective is hired to find a missing man by his wife. While his search is unsuccessful, the detective's own life begins to resemble the man for whom he is searching.

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Directors
Hiroshi Teshigahara
Production companies
Katsu Production, Daiei Film
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Shintarō KatsuShintarō KatsuDetective
Etsuko IchiharaEtsuko IchiharaWife
Osamu ŌkawaWife's Brother
Kiyoshi AtsumiKiyoshi AtsumiTashiro
Tamao NakamuraTamao NakamuraDetective's Wife
Kinzō ShinKinzō ShinCoffee Shop Owner
Reiko KasaharaReiko Kasahara
Hōsei KomatsuHōsei Komatsu
Akiko KudōAkiko Kudō
Aiko NagayamaAiko Nagayama
Shojiro Ogasawara
Kyōichi SatōKyōichi Satō
Haruo TanakaHaruo Tanaka
Sakae UmezuSakae Umezu
Hideko YoshidaHideko Yoshida

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