1/2 Man(1986)
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1/2 Man Synopsis
A visual documentary of Einstürzende Neubauten, the German underground band, by Japanese cult director Sogo Ishii, made during their 1985 tour of Japan. The band makes an elaborate and remarkably choreographed appearance in the ruins of an old ironworks which was scheduled for demolition; footage of same was incorporated into the movie and a brief appearance on stage.
1/2 Man (1986) is a music and documentary film directed by Gakuryu Ishii, released on July 6, 1986 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Mark Chung, N.U. Unruh, Alexander Hacke and FM Einheit. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Gakuryu Ishii
- Writers:
- Gorô Nakajima, Gakuryu Ishii, Fumiaki Nagashima
- Producers:
- Masaharu Higashi, Hideki Kato
- Cinematographer:
- Akihiro Itō
- Production:
- IDO Productions, Directors Company
- Status:
- Released
1/2 Man (1986) Trailer
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1/2 Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Mark Chung
Mark Chung
as Self
- N.U. Unruh
N.U. Unruh
as Self
Alexander Hacke
as Self
FM Einheit
as Self
- Isamu Ōsuka
Isamu Ōsuka
as Self
- Blixa Bargeld
Blixa Bargeld
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Gakuryu Ishii, written by Gorô Nakajima, Gakuryu Ishii and Fumiaki Nagashima, produced by Masaharu Higashi and Hideki Kato.
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1/2 Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 10 ratings.
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1/2 Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 1/2 Man online?
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Who stars in 1/2 Man?
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The main cast of 1/2 Man (1986) includes Mark Chung, N.U. Unruh, Alexander Hacke, FM Einheit and Isamu Ōsuka. The film was directed by Gakuryu Ishii. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 1/2 Man released?
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1/2 Man was released on July 6, 1986 and runs for 58m.
Is 1/2 Man worth watching?
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1/2 Man (1986) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 1/2 Man?
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