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The Naked Director

The Naked Director

The Naked Director

  • 2021
  • 2 Seasons
  • ⁨16⁩
  • Drama
In 1980s Japan, one determined man turned every crushing setback into opportunity. His name was Toru Muranishi, and he revolutionized his industry.
Starring: Takayuki Yamada, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Tetsuji Tamayama

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Episodes

  • 47m

    1. The Hidden Side

    After another month of lackluster encyclopedia sales, Muranishi's job is on the line. But just when he starts making money, his life falls apart.

  • 53m

    2. Uncensored

    Muranishi and Toshi move onto selling porn magazines, starting their own bookstore chain in Hokkaido. But their success attracts unwanted attention.

  • 51m

    3. Shake Things Up

    After living on the lam in Tokyo, Muranishi and Toshi are arrested in Sapporo. Once they get out, they reunite with Kawada with a new goal: video.

  • 49m

    4. The Real Thing

    Furuya tells the Sapphire team that Ikezawa and Takei are working together. Muranishi recruits a Poseidon actress for their next video.

  • 50m

    5. Blossoming

    Blacklisted by Ikezawa and squeezed by the regulatory commission, Sapphire nears bankruptcy. After confronting her mother, Megumi seeks out Muranishi.

  • 39m

    6. Delusions of Grandeur

    Muranishi takes his crew to Hawaii for an ambitious make-or-break shoot with Allison, a famous American porn star. Toshi goes to Furuya for help.

  • 41m

    7. Don't Dream It's Over

    Facing a 370-year prison term, Muranishi needs ¥100 million to make bail. While Toshi and Kawada struggle to raise funds, Kaoru demands to help out.

  • 51m

    8. A Sexual Revolution

    Back in Japan, the Showa era is ending and Kaoru Kuroki has become a sensation. Sapphire and Poseidon are cranking out videos, but a crackdown looms.

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Genres

Drama Series, Japanese, Series Based on Books, Series Based on Real Life

This series is...

Thought-provoking, Steamy, Drama, Notable Soundtrack, Underdog, 1980s, Japanese, Based on Real Life, Nostalgic, Rivalry, Series

Audio

German, English, Spanish (Spain), French, Japanese - Audio Description, Japanese [Original]

Subtitles

German, English, French, Japanese, Dutch

Cast

Takayuki Yamada, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Tetsuji Tamayama, Misato Morita, Tokio Emoto, Sairi Ito, Ami Tomite, Takenori Goto, Koyuki, Pierre Taki

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