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The Contestant

R20231h 31mClair Titley

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"The naked truth about the world's first reality star."

The incredible true story of a man who lived for 15 months trapped inside a small room, naked, starving and alone... and completely unaware that his life was being broadcast on national TV in Japan, to over 15 million viewers a week.

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JapanBased On True StoryNakedTelevision BroadcastLocked InLocked RoomReality TvLocked InsideReality ShowNaked Life

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What is The Contestant (2023) about?

The incredible true story of a man who lived for 15 months trapped inside a small room, naked, starving and alone... and completely unaware that his life was being broadcast on national TV in Japan, to over 15 million viewers a week.

Who stars in The Contestant?

The Contestant stars Nasubi (Self), Toshio Tsuchiya (Self), Kazuko Hamatsu (Self), Seiichi Hirai (Self), Harutaro Kagawa (Self). The film was directed by Clair Titley.

How long is The Contestant?

The Contestant has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2023. It is rated R.

Where can I watch The Contestant?

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