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A Man Vanishes (1967)

The film is finished, but reality is not.

DramaDocumentary

A Man Vanishes examines the concept of Johatsu, tackling the phenomenon of people missing in Japan over the years. It picks one such person from the list, someone who had seemed to disappear from the face of the earth due to embezzlement from his company, and the filmmakers begin an investigative documentary into the reasons behind and attempt at tracking him down.

Release Date
July 8, 1967
Runtime
2h 10m
Rating
6.8/10 (25 votes)

Director: Shōhei Imamura

Cast: Yoshie Hayakawa, Shōhei Imamura, Shigeru Tsuyuguchi

Production: Art Theatre Guild, Imamura Productions, Nihon Eiga Shinsha
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A Man Vanishes

A Man Vanishes

The film is finished, but reality is not.

The film is finished, but reality is not.

6.8
130 min

A Man Vanishes examines the concept of Johatsu, tackling the phenomenon of people missing in Japan over the years. It picks one such person from the list, someone who had seemed to disappear from the face of the earth due to embezzlement from his company, and the filmmakers begin an investigative documentary into the reasons behind and attempt at tracking him down.

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Original LanguageJapanese
Release Date7/8/1967
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Man Vanishes about?

A Man Vanishes examines the concept of Johatsu, tackling the phenomenon of people missing in Japan over the years. It picks one such person from the list, someone who had seemed to disappear from the …

How long is A Man Vanishes?

2h 10m

When was A Man Vanishes released?

July 8, 1967

Who directed A Man Vanishes?

Shōhei Imamura

Who stars in A Man Vanishes?

Yoshie Hayakawa, Shōhei Imamura, Shigeru Tsuyuguchi

What genre is A Man Vanishes?

Drama, Documentary

Is A Man Vanishes available to stream?

Yes, on OVID