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Romantic drama

The Actor (2016): Cast

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The Actor is a 2016 romantic drama directed by Satoko Yokohama, starring Ken Yasuda as Takuji Kameoka, Shohei Uno and Shota Sometani. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes.

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The Actor (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 3m (123 min)
Director
Satoko Yokohama
Genres
Romance , Drama , Comedy
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Actor About?

The premise of The Actor without spoilers.

Takuji Kameoka is a 37-year-old bachelor and "miscellaneous actor" whose life revolves around drinking. His mundane existence takes an unexpected turn when he unexpectedly finds love. This film, directed by the rising talent Satoko Yokohama, is based on the acclaimed book “Actor, Takuji Kameoka” by Akito Inui, a five-time nominee for the Akutagawa Prize, Japan's most prestigious literary award. Yokohama demonstrates a remarkable ability to connect with her actors and crew, creating a uniquely captivating cinematic experience.

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Cast & crew

The Actor Cast & Characters

Ken Yasuda leads the cast as Takuji Kameoka, with Shohei Uno as Taihei Uno and Shota Sometani as Yokota. Directed by Satoko Yokohama; 6 actors are credited in all.

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More from Satoko Yokohama

More films directed by Satoko Yokohama: Seaside Serendipity, Almost People, Ito and Bare Essence of Life.

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Details

The Actor Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Haiyû Kameoka Takuji” and “演员龟冈拓次”.

Also known as
  • Haiyû Kameoka Takuji
  • 演员龟冈拓次
  • 演員龜岡拓次

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FAQ

The Actor FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Actor?

The Actor runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

When was The Actor released?

The Actor was released on January 30, 2016.

Who directed The Actor?

The Actor was directed by Satoko Yokohama.

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Who is in the cast of The Actor?

The Actor stars Ken Yasuda as Takuji Kameoka, Shohei Uno as Taihei Uno and Shota Sometani as Yokota, among 6 credited actors.

Does The Actor have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is The Actor in?

The original language of The Actor is Japanese.

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