Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” (2016): Cast & Box Office
Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” is a 2016 historical drama directed by Takashi Yamazaki, starring Junichi Okada as Tetsuzo Kunioka, Ken Mitsuishi and Haruka Ayase. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes and earned $15.8 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 25m (145 min)
- Director
- Takashi Yamazaki
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Robot Communications
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” About?
The premise of Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” without spoilers.
During a period when coal dominated energy production, Tetsuzo Kunioka envisioned a future powered by oil. Hailing from Moji, Kitakyushu, he embarked on a challenging career in the oil business, confronting fierce competition from both local suppliers and powerful Western companies. Despite facing numerous obstacles and setbacks, Tetsuzo persevered, consistently innovating with unconventional ideas and demonstrating deep care for his employees. His unique approach remained unwavering even during a difficult period in Japan’s history.
Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” Cast & Characters
Junichi Okada leads the cast as Tetsuzo Kunioka, with Ken Mitsuishi as Kunioka and Haruka Ayase as Yuki Kunioka. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Takashi Yamazaki
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Junichi Okada as Tetsuzo Kunioka -
Ken Mitsuishi as Kunioka -
Haruka Ayase as Yuki Kunioka -
Jun Kunimura as Takumi Ukawa
Also Starring in Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate”
· 9 more- Shota Sometani Yoshio Hasebe
- Kaoru Kobayashi Jisaku Koka
- Hidetaka Yoshioka Tadashi Shinonome
- Toru Nomaguchi Koichi Kashiwai
- Shin'ichi Tsutsumi Tatsuro Morita
- Pierre Taki Sohei Fujimoto
- Ryohei Suzuki Kotaro Takechi
- Masaomi Kondo Shotaro Kida
- Miou Tanaka
More from Takashi Yamazaki
More films directed by Takashi Yamazaki, best-rated first: Godzilla Minus One, Stand by Me Doraemon 2, Lupin III: The First and Lupin III: The First.
Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” Box Office
Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” grossed $15.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$15.8M
- International
- $15.8M
Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate”.
Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Kaizoku to Yobareta Otoko” and “海賊とよばれた男：2016”.
- Also known as
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- Kaizoku to Yobareta Otoko
- 海賊とよばれた男：2016
- A Man Called Pirate
- Човек на име Пират
- 海賊とよばれた男
- 被称作海贼的男人
- 해적이라 불린 사나이
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Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate”, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate”?
Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
When was Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” released?
Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” was released on December 11, 2016.
Who directed Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate”?
Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” was directed by Takashi Yamazaki.
More films by Takashi Yamazaki Who is in the cast of Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate”?
Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” stars Junichi Okada as Tetsuzo Kunioka, Ken Mitsuishi as Kunioka and Haruka Ayase as Yuki Kunioka, among 13 credited actors.
How much did Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” make at the box office?
Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” grossed $15.8 million worldwide.
Does Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” have a post-credit scene?
No. Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” in?
The original language of Fueled: The Man They Called “Pirate” is Japanese.
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