The Contestant

Name: The Contestant
Released: 2023

2023R1h 31m

Documentary

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About

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.

Director: Clair Titley
Writer: Clair Titley
Cinematography: Mikul Eriksson
Rated: R · Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Cast

NasubiSelf
Toshio TsuchiyaSelf
Kazuko HamatsuSelf
Seiichi HiraiSelf
Harutaro KagawaSelf
Juliet HindellSelf
Ikuyo HamatsuSelf
Jun AnzaiSelf
Kenji KondoSelf
Fred ArmisenDenpa Shonen Narrator (voice)

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