Rusty Empty Can (錆びた缶空  ) 45 years old

Rusty Empty Can

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.

Credits

Rusty Empty Can Cast

Name Character
Kazuhiro Sano He was 23, now 68 years old

Rusty Empty Can Crew

Name Department
Gakuryuu Ishii as Director of Photography. He was 22 (now 67) years old Camera
Yoshihiko Matsui as Director. He was 22 (now 68) years old Directing
Yoshihiko Matsui as Producer. He was 22 (now 68) years old Production
Yoshihiko Matsui as Writer. He was 22 (now 68) years old Writing
Rusty Empty Can poster
Rusty Empty Can (45 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, April 21, 1979
  • Runtime: 59 minutes