That’s Why You’re Going to Fail This Class, Get On With It!

1994 1h 23m JA

Synopsis

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A non-fiction drama depicting the journey of Keisuke Yoshino, a renowned lecturer at Yoyogi Seminar, to becoming a teacher. At the age of 18, whilst serving as the leader of the ‘Black Panther’ special attack squad, Keisuke began living with his girlfriend, Yumi; however, faced with the harsh realities of life, Yumi eventually left him…

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kazukiyo Nishikiori
Mamiko Tayama
Yuichi Mikami
Michino Yokoyama
Riki Takeuchi

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Katsuo Monnna

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RUNTIME

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83 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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32 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Kazukiyo Nishikiori and Mamiko Tayama and Yuichi Mikami carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Katsuo Monnna directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

183 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
232 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Kazukiyo Nishikiori and Mamiko Tayama and Yuichi Mikami carry the top of the cast.