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Idol Is Dead (2012): Cast

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Idol Is Dead is a 2012 comedy horror film directed by Yukihiro Katô, starring Shingo Mizusawa, Misa Wada and Tomona Hirota. It runs 1 hour 3 minutes.

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Idol Is Dead (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 3m (63 min)
Director
Yukihiro Katô
Genres
Horror , Comedy , Music
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Idol Is Dead About?

The premise of Idol Is Dead without spoilers.

Once aspiring to be a singer, Rui now works as a hostess in the countryside, feeling frustrated with her unfulfilled dreams. While returning home with a friend named Tsunko, she unexpectedly encounters Momoko, a former rival who achieved success as an idol. Fueled by Momoko’s perceived ridicule, Rui commits a shocking crime, killing Momoko and two of her friends. To evade justice, Rui and Tsunko fabricate an elaborate scheme, forming an idol group and posing as Momoko, hoping to escape detection.

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Cast & crew

Idol Is Dead Cast

Shingo Mizusawa leads the cast, with Misa Wada and Tomona Hirota. Directed by Yukihiro Katô; 6 actors are credited in all.

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Idol Is Dead Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Idol Is Dead.

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Details

Idol Is Dead Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “MOOSIC PRODUCTS !/アイドル・イズ・デッド” and “偶像已死”.

Also known as
  • MOOSIC PRODUCTS !/アイドル・イズ・デッド
  • 偶像已死
  • 아이돌 이즈 데드

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FAQ

Idol Is Dead FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Idol Is Dead, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Idol Is Dead?

Idol Is Dead runs 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).

When was Idol Is Dead released?

Idol Is Dead was released on May 1, 2012.

Who directed Idol Is Dead?

Idol Is Dead was directed by Yukihiro Katô.

Who is in the cast of Idol Is Dead?

Idol Is Dead stars Shingo Mizusawa, Misa Wada and Tomona Hirota, among 6 credited actors.

Does Idol Is Dead have a post-credit scene?

No. Idol Is Dead has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Idol Is Dead in?

The original language of Idol Is Dead is Japanese.

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