In the Hero
Veteran suit actor Wataru Honjo, a 48-year-old Bruce Lee fan who has spent 25 years in the business, clashes with rookie Ryo Ichinose until fate brings them together—leading Wataru to a once-in-a-lifetime chance to take on a dangerous Hollywood action role.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | イン・ザ・ヒーロー |
| Year | 2014 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Action, Comedy |
| Director | Masaharu Take |
| Runtime | 124 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (4 votes) |
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The director constructs the narrative around the clash of two generations, using the action-comedy framework to explore themes of dedication to craft and a fading era. It works with authentic details from the lives of suit actors, lending the story a particular warmth and credibility.
What lingers after the credits is a lively, ironic, and ultimately humane look at the world of cinematic illusion, where true heroism is forged off-screen through sheer persistence. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Masaharu Take
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