A Man Vanishes (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1967, A Man Vanishes is a drama and documentary film directed by Shōhei Imamura, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. A Man Vanishes examines the concept of Johatsu, tackling the phenomenon of people missing in Japan over the years. It picks one such person from the list, someone who had seemed to disappear from the face of the earth due to embezzlement from his company, and the filmmakers begin an investigative documentary into the reasons behind and attempt at tracking him down.
Who’s in it. A Man Vanishes stars Yoshie Hayakawa, Shōhei Imamura as Self and Shigeru Tsuyuguchi.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, A Man Vanishes has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Man Vanishes page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Man Vanishes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Man Vanishes (1967)?
- In US, A Man Vanishes is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Man Vanishes worth watching?
- A Man Vanishes holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Man Vanishes?
- A Man Vanishes stars Yoshie Hayakawa, Shōhei Imamura and Shigeru Tsuyuguchi.
- When was A Man Vanishes released?
- A Man Vanishes was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.