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2h 6m2000Kaneto Shindō
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The film is a series of vignettes from Taiji Tonoyama's life and film clips, interspersed with a dialogue to camera by Nobuko Otowa, addressing the camera as if she is addressing Tonoyama himself, recollecting events in his life. The film focuses on Tonoyama's alcohol dependence and his various sexual relationships, as well as his film work with Shindo.

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BiographyBased On True StoryAlcoholismFilmmakingActor20th CenturyBased On Real PersonJapanese Cinema

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What is By Player (2000) about?

The film is a series of vignettes from Taiji Tonoyama's life and film clips, interspersed with a dialogue to camera by Nobuko Otowa, addressing the camera as if she is addressing Tonoyama himself, recollecting events in his life. The film focuses on Tonoyama's alcohol dependence and his various sexual relationships, as well as his film work with Shindo.

Who stars in By Player?

By Player stars Naoto Takenaka (Taiji Tonoyama), Keiko Oginome (Kimie), Hideko Yoshida (Taiji's wife), Nobuko Otowa (Okaji), Yasuhito Hida (Kei Satō). The film was directed by Kaneto Shindō.

How long is By Player?

By Player has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2000.

Where can I watch By Player?

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