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The Contestant
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The Contestant

“The naked truth about the world's first reality star.”

20231h 31mDocumentary

Overview

The incredible true story of a man who lived for 15 months trapped inside a small room, naked, starving and alone... and completely unaware that his life was being broadcast on national TV in Japan, to over 15 million viewers a week.

#based on true story#japan#naked#television broadcast#reality tv#locked room#locked in#reality show#locked inside#naked life

Created By

Director
Clair Titley
Clair Titley

Where to Watch

Stream

Disney Plus
Status
Released
Original Title
The Contestant
Production Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
IMDb

Cast

Acting

Nasubi

Self
Acting

Toshio Tsuchiya

Self
Acting

Kazuko Hamatsu

Self
Acting

Seiichi Hirai

Self
Acting

Harutaro Kagawa

Self
Acting

Juliet Hindell

Self
Acting

Ikuyo Hamatsu

Self
Acting

Jun Anzai

Self
Acting

Kenji Kondo

Self
Acting

Fred Armisen

Denpa Shonen Narrator (voice)

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