Doterai Man

Doterai Man

1975 · 88 min · ★ 8.5 · Drama

Business is a game! A theatrical version of the TV drama that became a social phenomenon starring Teruhiko Saigo. Set in a wholesaler town in Osaka, it depicts the activities of the main character Takezo Yamashita who repels adversity with a man's stubbornness and guts.

Directed by Kengo Furusawa · Written by Kei Tasaka

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