Fall Guy
Kinji Fukasaku / JP, 1982 / 109 min.
A comedy about a samurai film star who abuses the loyalty of one of his dedicated fans: a stuntman who then has to jump through all kinds of hoops for his film-star friend. From the maker of cult hit Battle Royale.
Yasu is a member of film star Ginshiro’s entourage, and agrees to marry Ginshiro’s pregnant lover to prevent a scandal and save his boss’ career. Yasu then has to take on dangerous work as a stuntman to provide for his new family.
Details
Director
Kinji Fukasaku
Production year
1982
Country
JP
Original title
Kamata kôshinkyoku
Length
109 min.
Language
Japanese
Subtitles
ENG
Format
35mm
Part of
Shochiku 100
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