Hard-Core (2018): Cast
Hard-Core is a 2018 comedy drama directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita, starring Takayuki Yamada as Ukon Gondo, Takako Matsu and Suon Kan. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Nobuhiro Yamashita
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Matchpoint
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hard-Core About?
The premise of Hard-Core without spoilers.
A treasure hunter living in the Japanese countryside of Gunma leads a solitary life, known for his kindness but lacking social skills. His only companion is a co-worker, and he has never experienced intimacy. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they discover a robot, who desires to join their small group. A unique bond forms between the men and the robot, inspiring them to seek change and re-evaluate their isolated existence.
Hard-Core Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- based on manga
- two word title
- based on comic
- based on comic book
- gunma japan
- robot
- odd job man
- romanization of title
- live action manga adaptation
- telling life story
- japanese comics literature on screen
- live action adaptation
+3 more Show fewer
- japanese drama
- treasure hunting
- treasure hunter
Hard-Core Cast & Characters
Takayuki Yamada leads the cast as Ukon Gondo, with Takako Matsu as Bar woman and Suon Kan as Mizunuma. Directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nobuhiro Yamashita
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Takayuki Yamada as Ukon Gondo -
Takako Matsu as Bar woman -
Suon Kan as Mizunuma - Yoshiyoshi Arakawa as Ushiyama
Also Starring in Hard-Core
· 6 more- Takeru Satoh Sakon Gondo
- Shohei Uno
- Yuya Matsuura
- Kei Ishibashi Taeko Mizunuma
- Yuriko Hirooka
- Kisetsu Fujiwara
More from Nobuhiro Yamashita
More films directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita, best-rated first: Linda Linda Linda, Ghost Cat Anzu, Swimming in a Sand Pool and Let’s Go Karaoke!.
Hard-Core Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hard-Core.
Hard-Core Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Hard Core: Heisei Jigoku Brothers” and “Hado Koa Heisei Jigoku Burazazu”.
- Also known as
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- Hard Core: Heisei Jigoku Brothers
- Hado Koa Heisei Jigoku Burazazu
- Hado Koa
- 하드-코어
- ハード・コア
- 硬核
- 하드코어
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Hard-Core FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hard-Core, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hard-Core?
Hard-Core runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Hard-Core released?
Hard-Core was released on November 23, 2018.
Who directed Hard-Core?
Hard-Core was directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita.
More films by Nobuhiro Yamashita Who is in the cast of Hard-Core?
Hard-Core stars Takayuki Yamada as Ukon Gondo, Takako Matsu as Bar woman and Suon Kan as Mizunuma, among 10 credited actors.
Does Hard-Core have a post-credit scene?
No. Hard-Core has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Hard-Core in?
The original language of Hard-Core is Japanese.
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