By Player
Originally released in 2000. By Player is a drama/romance film. directed by Kaneto Shindō. With a runtime of 2h 6m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Naoto Takenaka, Keiko Oginome, and Hideko Yoshida
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 2, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
2h 6m
126 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Kindai Eiga Kyokai
- Dragon Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is By Player 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, ...
Who directed By Player?
By Player was directed by Kaneto Shindō.
How long is By Player?
By Player has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
When was By Player released?
By Player was released on December 2, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in By Player?
The main cast of By Player includes Naoto Takenaka, Keiko Oginome, Hideko Yoshida, Nobuko Otowa, Yasuhito Hida.