The Man Who Stole the Sun(1979)
太陽を盗んだ男
The Man Who Stole the Sun Synopsis
A high school science teacher is the butt of all his students' jokes, until their bus is hijacked on a school trip. But something more sinister lurks beneath the surface: he's building an atomic bomb in his apartment.
The Man Who Stole the Sun (1979) is a crime, thriller and drama film directed by Kazuhiko Hasegawa, released on October 6, 1979 with a runtime of 2h 27m. It stars Kenji Sawada, Bunta Sugawara, Kimiko Ikegami and Kazuo Kitamura. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Kazuhiko Hasegawa
- Writers:
- Leonard Schrader, Leonard Schrader, Kazuhiko Hasegawa
- Producers:
- Kei Ijichi, Mataichirô Yamamoto
- Cinematographer:
- Tatsuo Suzuki
- Composer:
- Takayuki Inoue
- Production:
- Kitty Films, Tristone Entertainment, TOHO
- Status:
- Released
The Man Who Stole the Sun (1979) Trailer
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The Man Who Stole the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kenji Sawada
as Makoto Kido
Bunta Sugawara
as Inspector Yamashita
Kimiko Ikegami
as Reiko Sawai
Kazuo Kitamura
as Tanaka
Shigeru Kōyama
as Nakayama
Kei Satō
as Dr. Ichikawa
Yūnosuke Itō
as Bus Hijacker
Eimei Esumi
as Egawa
- Hiroshi Gojo
Hiroshi Gojo
as Identikit Officer
Yudai Ishiyama
as Detective Ishikawa
- Rika Kayama
Rika Kayama
as Student
Morio Kazama
as Asai
Key crew
Directed by Kazuhiko Hasegawa, written by Leonard Schrader, Leonard Schrader and Kazuhiko Hasegawa, produced by Kei Ijichi and Mataichirô Yamamoto.
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The Man Who Stole the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 40 ratings.
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The Man Who Stole the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Man Who Stole the Sun online?
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The Man Who Stole the Sun (1979) is available to stream on U-NEXT, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Man Who Stole the Sun?
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The main cast of The Man Who Stole the Sun (1979) includes Kenji Sawada, Bunta Sugawara, Kimiko Ikegami, Kazuo Kitamura and Shigeru Kōyama. The film was directed by Kazuhiko Hasegawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man Who Stole the Sun released?
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The Man Who Stole the Sun was released on October 6, 1979 and runs for 2h 27m.
Is The Man Who Stole the Sun worth watching?
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The Man Who Stole the Sun (1979) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Man Who Stole the Sun?
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