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The Contestant

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6.8/10 • 40

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

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  1. Nasubi

    Nasubi

    Self

  2. Toshio Tsuchiya

    Toshio Tsuchiya

    Self

  3. Fred Armisen

    Fred Armisen

    Denpa Shonen Narrator (voice)

  4. Takehiro Hira

    Takehiro Hira

    Nasubi's Diary (voice)

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