Proof of the Man (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1977, Proof of the Man is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Junya Satō, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. When an American is murdered in a Japanese inn, Tokyo police detective Munesue follows the trail of the killer to New York. There he is joined by a New York City detective named Shuftan and together they sort out the crime.
Who’s in it. Proof of the Man stars Mariko Okada as Kyoko Yasugi, Yūsaku Matsuda as Detective Munesue, Hajime Hana and Broderick Crawford as Detective O'Brien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Proof of the Man has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Proof of the Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Proof of the Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Proof of the Man (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Proof of the Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Proof of the Man worth watching?
- Proof of the Man holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Proof of the Man?
- Proof of the Man stars Mariko Okada, Yūsaku Matsuda, Hajime Hana, Broderick Crawford and Joe Yamanaka.
- When was Proof of the Man released?
- Proof of the Man was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.