Glory to the Filmmaker!(2007)
ばんざい! / 監督・ばんざい!
Glory to the Filmmaker! Synopsis
Takeshi Kitano plays a version of himself in which he's a struggling director cycling through a number of different genres in an effort to complete his latest project.
Glory to the Filmmaker! (2007) is a drama and comedy film directed by Takeshi Kitano, released on June 2, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Takeshi Kitano, Tohru Emori, Kayoko Kishimoto and Anne Suzuki. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 60 ratings.
- Director:
- Takeshi Kitano
- Writers:
- Takeshi Kitano
- Producers:
- Masayuki Mori, Takio Yoshida
- Cinematographer:
- Katsumi Yanagijima
- Composer:
- Shinichiro Ikebe
- Production:
- Tokyo FM, TV Asahi, Bandai Visual, dentsu Music and Entertainment, Office Kitano
- Status:
- Released
Glory to the Filmmaker! (2007) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Glory to the Filmmaker! before you stream it.
Glory to the Filmmaker! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Takeshi Kitano
as Takeshi / Yakuza / Father / Ninja / Detective / Astronomer
Tohru Emori
as Higashi Oizumi
Kayoko Kishimoto
as Kumiko
Anne Suzuki
as Kimiko
Keiko Matsuzaka
as Wife
Yoshino Kimura
as Daughter
Kazuko Yoshiyuki
as Maid
Yuki Uchida
as Heroine
Akira Takarada
as Gentleman in a White Mercedes
Yumiko Fujita
as Massao's Mother
Ren Osugi
as Astronomer Yamamoto
Susumu Terajima
as Young Man
Key crew
Directed by Takeshi Kitano, written by Takeshi Kitano, produced by Masayuki Mori and Takio Yoshida.
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Glory to the Filmmaker! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 60 ratings.
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Glory to the Filmmaker! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Glory to the Filmmaker! online?
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Glory to the Filmmaker! (2007) is currently available to rent or buy from Sooner. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Glory to the Filmmaker!?
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The main cast of Glory to the Filmmaker! (2007) includes Takeshi Kitano, Tohru Emori, Kayoko Kishimoto, Anne Suzuki and Keiko Matsuzaka. The film was directed by Takeshi Kitano. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Glory to the Filmmaker! released?
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Glory to the Filmmaker! was released on June 2, 2007 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Glory to the Filmmaker! worth watching?
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Glory to the Filmmaker! (2007) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 60 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Glory to the Filmmaker!?
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