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The Contestant

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6.9/10 • 47

2023-09-081h 31m

Documentary

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.

Directors
Clair Titley
Writters
Clair Titley
Editors
Katie Bryer

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Nasubi

    Nasubi

    Self

  2. Toshio Tsuchiya

    Toshio Tsuchiya

    Self

  3. Kazuko Hamatsu

    Kazuko Hamatsu

    Self

  4. Seiichi Hirai

    Seiichi Hirai

    Self

  5. Harutaro Kagawa

    Harutaro Kagawa

    Self

  6. Juliet Hindell

    Juliet Hindell

    Self

  7. Ikuyo Hamatsu

    Ikuyo Hamatsu

    Self

  8. Jun Anzai

    Jun Anzai

    Self

  9. Kenji Kondo

    Kenji Kondo

    Self

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
--
Revenue
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Keywords
japanbased on true storynakedtelevision broadcastlocked inlocked roomreality televisionlocked insidereality shownaked life