An anti-establishment picaresque romance by legendary director Kazuhiko Hasegawa, depicting an ordinary junior high school teacher who steals plutonium to build an atomic bomb with his own hands and challenges the state. While the premise may seem far-fetched and the film has its share of flaws, it is a masterpiece overflowing with a cinematic power that overcomes them; many cite this as one of the representative Japanese films of the 20th century.
The depiction of the atomic bomb's construction in the first half is particularly superb. Kenji Sawada gives an excellent performance as the unreliable-looking perpetrator who is constantly blowing bubbles with gum. Furthermore, his demands—such as "let me watch the night baseball game on TV until the end" (at the time in 1979, broadcast hours were strictly fixed) and "bring The Rolling Stones to Japan" (at the time, they were barred from entering Japan due to drug possession charges)—vividly evoke the atmosphere of that era. The unexpected casting of Bunta Sugawara as the representative of the establishment is also intriguing. (Yasushi Matoda)
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| Product # | B00005NDHD |
|---|---|
| Weight | 141 g |
| Product package size | 14 x 2 x 19 cm |
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