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Music documentary

1/2 Man (1986): Cast

1/2 Man (1986) movie poster

1/2 Man is a 1986 music documentary directed by Gakuryu Ishii, starring Blixa Bargeld, Alexander Hacke and FM Einheit. It runs 58 minutes.

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1/2 Man (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
58 min
Director
Gakuryu Ishii
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 1/2 Man About?

The premise of 1/2 Man without spoilers.

A visual documentary by Japanese cult director Sogo Ishii, capturing Einstürzende Neubauten on their 1985 Japan tour. The band stages an elaborate, choreographed performance amid the ruins of an old ironworks slated for demolition; the footage is woven into the film, accompanied by a brief live stage appearance.

1/2 Man Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • japan
  • chainsaw
  • warehouse
  • industrial
  • noise
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

1/2 Man Cast

Blixa Bargeld leads the cast, with Alexander Hacke and FM Einheit. Directed by Gakuryu Ishii; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in 1/2 Man

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From the director

More from Gakuryu Ishii

More films directed by Gakuryu Ishii: The Box Man, Almost People, Punk Samurai Slash Down and That’s It.

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1/2 Man Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Halber Mensch” and “1/2 MENSCH・半分人間 アインシュツェルツェンデ・ノイバウテン”.

Also known as
  • Halber Mensch
  • 1/2 MENSCH・半分人間 アインシュツェルツェンデ・ノイバウテン

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1/2 Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of 1/2 Man, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 1/2 Man?

1/2 Man runs 58 minutes.

When was 1/2 Man released?

1/2 Man was released on July 6, 1986.

Who directed 1/2 Man?

1/2 Man was directed by Gakuryu Ishii.

More films by Gakuryu Ishii

Who is in the cast of 1/2 Man?

1/2 Man stars Blixa Bargeld, Alexander Hacke and FM Einheit, among 7 credited actors.

Does 1/2 Man have a post-credit scene?

No. 1/2 Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is 1/2 Man in?

The original language of 1/2 Man is Japanese.

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