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The Brain Man (2013): Cast

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The Brain Man is a 2013 sci-fi action film directed by Tomoyuki Takimoto, starring Yasuko Matsuyuki as Doctor Mariko Washiya, Ken Mitsuishi and Renji Ishibashi. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes.

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The Brain Man (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 3m (123 min)
Genres
Sci-Fi , Action , Crime
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Brain Man About?

The premise of The Brain Man without spoilers.

A series of unexpected bombings rocks a provincial city, with a public bus route being the latest target. Detective Chaya pursues the terrorists, leading to the arrest of a man possessing remarkable intelligence and physical strength. While evaluating him, psychologist Dr. Mariko develops a startling hypothesis: could this man have been born without the ability to feel emotions?

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Cast & crew

The Brain Man Cast & Characters

Yasuko Matsuyuki leads the cast as Doctor Mariko Washiya, with Ken Mitsuishi as Kuroda and Renji Ishibashi. Directed by Tomoyuki Takimoto; 13 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Tomoyuki Takimoto

More films directed by Tomoyuki Takimoto: Last Winter, We Parted, Grasshopper, Star Watching Dog and Soup Opera.

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The Brain Man Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “The Brain Man 2013” and “Nô Otoko”.

Also known as
  • The Brain Man 2013
  • Nô Otoko
  • 脑男
  • Человек-мозг
  • 뇌남
  • 腦男
  • Agyember
  • Nō otoko

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FAQ

The Brain Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Brain Man?

The Brain Man runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

When was The Brain Man released?

The Brain Man was released on February 9, 2013.

Who directed The Brain Man?

The Brain Man was directed by Tomoyuki Takimoto.

More films by Tomoyuki Takimoto

Who is in the cast of The Brain Man?

The Brain Man stars Yasuko Matsuyuki as Doctor Mariko Washiya, Ken Mitsuishi as Kuroda and Renji Ishibashi, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Brain Man have a post-credit scene?

No. The Brain Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Brain Man in?

The original language of The Brain Man is Japanese.

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