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The Human Bullet (1968): Cast

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The Human Bullet is a 1968 comedy drama directed by Kihachi Okamoto, starring Chishû Ryû as Bookstore Man, Tatsuya Nakadai and Tanie Kitabayashi. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes.

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The Human Bullet (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Director
Kihachi Okamoto
Genres
Comedy , War , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Human Bullet About?

The premise of The Human Bullet without spoilers.

A career soldier who has served in the Japanese army throughout World II remains unwaveringly loyal. As the conflict ends, his superiors grow desperate, issuing increasingly ludicrous commands. The absurdity culminates when he is ordered to pilot a one‑man submarine straight into the hull of an enemy battleship.

The Human Bullet Themes & Keywords

· 23 tags
  • mission
  • soldier
  • kamikaze
  • japanese soldier
  • male nudity
  • female nudity
  • nudity
  • japanese new wave
  • military farce
  • chasing a girl
  • female topless nudity
  • buttocks
+11 more
  • yelling
  • running naked
  • desert
  • insanity
  • bucket
  • surrealism
  • anti war
  • satire
  • bomb
  • screaming
  • world war two
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Cast & crew

The Human Bullet Cast & Characters

Chishû Ryû leads the cast as Bookstore Man, with Tatsuya Nakadai as Narrator and Tanie Kitabayashi. Directed by Kihachi Okamoto; 12 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Kihachi Okamoto

More films directed by Kihachi Okamoto: Vengeance for Sale, East Meets West, Rainbow Kids and Jazz Daimyo.

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The Human Bullet FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Human Bullet?

The Human Bullet runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was The Human Bullet released?

The Human Bullet was released on October 22, 1968.

Who directed The Human Bullet?

The Human Bullet was directed by Kihachi Okamoto.

More films by Kihachi Okamoto

Who is in the cast of The Human Bullet?

The Human Bullet stars Chishû Ryû as Bookstore Man, Tatsuya Nakadai as Narrator and Tanie Kitabayashi, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Human Bullet have a post-credit scene?

No. The Human Bullet has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Human Bullet in?

The original language of The Human Bullet is Japanese.

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