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Romantic drama

Rusty Empty Can (1979): Cast

Rusty Empty Can (1979) movie poster

Rusty Empty Can is a 1979 romantic drama directed by Yoshihiko Matsui, starring Kazuhiro Sano, Saburo Tamura and Mitsuhiko Akita. It runs 59 minutes.

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Rusty Empty Can (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
59 min
Director
Yoshihiko Matsui
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rusty Empty Can About?

The premise of Rusty Empty Can without spoilers.

Matsui’s 1979 debut, “Rusty Empty Can,” shot by Sogo Ishii, defies Ishii’s rapid‑action style, delivering a serious, emotionally intense story about a homosexual relationship. It earned festival acclaim across Japan, notably the 1979 Pia Film Festival, and today remains a cult‑classic praised by Nagisa Oshima and Shuji Terayama.

Rusty Empty Can Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • gay japanese
  • gay sex
  • bleeding to death
  • blood
  • eviration
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Cast & crew

Rusty Empty Can Cast

Kazuhiro Sano leads the cast, with Saburo Tamura and Mitsuhiko Akita. Directed by Yoshihiko Matsui.

From the director

More from Yoshihiko Matsui

More films directed by Yoshihiko Matsui: Where Are We Going?, Noisy Requiem and Pig-Chicken Suicide.

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Details

Rusty Empty Can Also Known As

Also known as “Sabita kankara”.

Also known as
  • Sabita kankara

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Rusty Empty Can FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rusty Empty Can, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rusty Empty Can?

Rusty Empty Can runs 59 minutes.

When was Rusty Empty Can released?

Rusty Empty Can was released on April 21, 1979.

Who directed Rusty Empty Can?

Rusty Empty Can was directed by Yoshihiko Matsui.

More films by Yoshihiko Matsui

Who is in the cast of Rusty Empty Can?

Rusty Empty Can stars Kazuhiro Sano, Saburo Tamura and Mitsuhiko Akita.

Does Rusty Empty Can have a post-credit scene?

No. Rusty Empty Can has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Rusty Empty Can in?

The original language of Rusty Empty Can is Japanese.

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