Romance ·Drama · Japan · 1979 · 59m

Rusty Empty Can

錆びた缶空 　

Rusty Empty Can poster
Director
Yoshihiko Matsui
Cast
Mitsuhiko Akita as Saburo Tamura as Kazuhiro Sano as
Crew
Gakuryu Ishii — Director of Photography Yoshihiko Matsui — Editor Gakuryu Ishii — Editor Yoshihiko Matsui — Writer Yoshihiko Matsui — Producer
Synopsis

Matsui's debut film, "Rusty Empty Can" (1979), was photographed by Sogo Ishii; nonetheless the film turned out to be a serious and emotionally painful one unlike Ishii's speedy roller-coaster movies. The film which depicts a homosexual relationship was successful at the many film festival held in Japan, including selection at the 1979 Pia Film Festival. "Rusty Empty Can" is still shown at theatres today as it has become the pioneer of cult movies with devoted fans and approval from Nagisa Oshima and Shuji Terayama.

Mood & Themes
lgbt
Key Collaborators
Yoshihiko Matsui Director Gakuryu Ishii Director of Photography Yoshihiko Matsui Editor Gakuryu Ishii Editor Yoshihiko Matsui Writer Yoshihiko Matsui Producer
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