Tetsuo: The Iron Man
Originally released in 1989. Tetsuo: The Iron Man is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Shinya Tsukamoto. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tomorowo Taguchi, Shinya Tsukamoto, and Kei Fujiwara
Synopsis
A "metal fetishist", driven mad by the maggots wriggling in the wound he's made to embed metal into his flesh, runs out into the night and is accidentally run down by a Japanese businessman and his girlfriend. The pair dispose of the corpse in hopes of quietly moving on with their lives. However, the businessman soon finds that he is now plagued by a vicious curse that transforms his flesh into iron.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (681 votes)
Budget
$55.5K
Production budget
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $55,500
Production Companies
- Kaijyu Theater
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tetsuo: The Iron Man about?
A "metal fetishist", driven mad by the maggots wriggling in the wound he's made to embed metal into his flesh, runs out into the night and is accidentally run down by a Japanese businessman and his...
Who directed Tetsuo: The Iron Man?
Tetsuo: The Iron Man was directed by Shinya Tsukamoto.
How long is Tetsuo: The Iron Man?
Tetsuo: The Iron Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Tetsuo: The Iron Man released?
Tetsuo: The Iron Man was released on July 1, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tetsuo: The Iron Man?
The main cast of Tetsuo: The Iron Man includes Tomorowo Taguchi, Shinya Tsukamoto, Kei Fujiwara, Nobu Kanaoka, Naomasa Musaka.
Is Tetsuo: The Iron Man worth watching?
Tetsuo: The Iron Man has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 681 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.