Dumbeast
Originally released in 2009. Dumbeast is a comedy film. directed by Mr. Hide.
Starring Tadanobu Asano, Kazuki Kitamura, and Aimi Satsukawa
Synopsis
How hard is it to kill an idiot? Just ask Kudo Kankuro! The acclaimed screenwriter brings his 2004 Kunio Kishida-winning stage play Donju (a.k.a. Dumb Animal) to the big screen in all its wacky tragicomedic glory. The one and only Asano Tadanobu sports a seriously nerdy bowl haircut to play the leading role of simple-minded novelist Dekogawa who has mysteriously disappeared. Dekogawa wrote an autobiography about his youth that reveals not only his past, but also some of his childhood friends’ best-forgotten secrets. In order to keep the skeletons in the closet, these buddies of yesteryear try to silence him permanently. But no matter how hard they try to kill Dekogawa, he just keeps coming back – because he’s simply too thickheaded to die!
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 16, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dumbeast about?
How hard is it to kill an idiot? Just ask Kudo Kankuro! The acclaimed screenwriter brings his 2004 Kunio Kishida-winning stage play Donju (a.k.a. Dumb Animal) to the big screen in all its wacky tra...
Who directed Dumbeast?
Dumbeast was directed by Mr. Hide.
How long is Dumbeast?
Dumbeast has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Dumbeast released?
Dumbeast was released on May 16, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dumbeast?
The main cast of Dumbeast includes Tadanobu Asano, Kazuki Kitamura, Aimi Satsukawa, Yusuke Santamaria, Yoko Maki.