The Actor(2016)
俳優・亀岡拓次
The Actor Synopsis
Takuji Kameoka is a 37-year-old bachelor whose occupation is a “miscellaneous actor”. His only interest is drinking. One day he falls in love and his boring life begins to change. The film is based on the book “Actor, Takuji Kameoka” by Akito Inui, a five-time nominee for Japan’s most prestigious literary prize, the Akutagawa Prize. Satoko Yokohama, a much-admired up-and-coming newcomer, directs the film and we can immediately tell that she is a special talent, with a unique understanding that flows through to her actors and crew.
The Actor (2016) is a romance, comedy and drama film directed by Satoko Yokohama, released on January 30, 2016 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Ken Yasuda, Kumiko Aso, Shohei Uno and Hirofumi Arai. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Satoko Yokohama
- Writers:
- Satoko Yokohama, Akito Inui
- Cinematographer:
- Yoichi Kamakari
- Composer:
- Yoshihide Otomo
- Status:
- Released
The Actor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ken Yasuda
as Takuji Kameoka
Kumiko Aso
as Azumi Murota
Shohei Uno
as Taihei Uno
Hirofumi Arai
as Yamanoue
Shota Sometani
as Yokota
Kodai Asaka
as Toru Kaizuka
Key crew
Directed by Satoko Yokohama, written by Satoko Yokohama and Akito Inui.
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The Actor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Actor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Actor online?
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The Actor (2016) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Actor?
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The main cast of The Actor (2016) includes Ken Yasuda, Kumiko Aso, Shohei Uno, Hirofumi Arai and Shota Sometani. The film was directed by Satoko Yokohama. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Actor released?
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The Actor was released on January 30, 2016 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is The Actor worth watching?
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The Actor (2016) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.