Tetsuo: The Iron Man(1989)
Overview
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.
Director
Shinya Tsukamoto
Studio
Kaijyu Theater
Budget
$56K
Cast
Tomorowo Taguchi
as Salaryman
Shinya Tsukamoto
as Metal Fetishist
Kei Fujiwara
as Girlfriend
Nobu Kanaoka
as Woman in Glasses
Naomasa Musaka
as Doctor
Renji Ishibashi
as Tramp
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 7m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$56K
Production Companies
Kaijyu Theater
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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 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.
Who directed Tetsuo: The Iron Man?▼
Tetsuo: The Iron Man was directed by Shinya Tsukamoto and released in 1989. It is a horror, science fiction film.
How long is Tetsuo: The Iron Man?▼
Tetsuo: The Iron Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
Who stars in Tetsuo: The Iron Man?▼
The cast of Tetsuo: The Iron Man includes Tomorowo Taguchi as Salaryman, Shinya Tsukamoto as Metal Fetishist, Kei Fujiwara as Girlfriend, Nobu Kanaoka as Woman in Glasses, Naomasa Musaka as Doctor and more.
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