0105 Is the Man's Number (1996)
A 1996 Japanese gay pink film comedy in which one man's search for connection spirals into an outrageous rescue mission.
0105 Is the Man's Number - Movie Information
- Original Title: 0105は男の番号
- Release Year: 1996
- Directed by: Ryuji Yamamoto
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 0m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): January 3, 1996 (Japan)
- Production Companies: ENK Promotion
- Production Countries: Japan
0105 Is the Man's Number - Plot
Yamamoto, who was looking for a partner with a two-shot dial phoneline exclusively for gays, meets the ideal guy. However another man overhears that Yamamoto's partner is a beautiful guy and contacts his boss. Boss Ikeshima has issues because of a childhood trauma and decides to abduct the guy. Yamamoto finally arrives at the meeting place at night but finds out the person he was supposed to meet was abducted. Now his quest starts to find the guy he was supposed to meet.
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0105 Is the Man's Number - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Ryuji Yamamoto
Main Cast
- Ryuji Yamamoto
- Daichi Inoue
- Yutaka Ikejima
- Kyohei Okakura
- Ryuuji Moriyama
- Takashi Yoshimura
- Kimishi Kumagai
- Kiyoko Yamamoto
- Setsuhiko Kobayashi
- Hirofumi Kimoto
Writers
- Risaku Kiridōshi
Producers
- Shinji Komada
0105 Is the Man's Number - FAQs
What is 0105 Is the Man's Number about?
The film follows Yamamoto, a gay man who connects with an ideal partner through a two-shot dial phone line exclusively for gay men. Before they can meet, the stranger is abducted by a boss named Ikeshima, who is driven by a childhood trauma. Yamamoto then sets off on a frantic quest to rescue him.
What genre is 0105 Is the Man's Number?
0105 Is the Man's Number is a comedy, specifically categorized as a Japanese pink film — a genre of low-budget softcore productions. It is also notable as a gay pink film, a rare subcategory within Japan's pink film industry that centers on gay male characters and storylines.
Is 0105 Is the Man's Number a James Bond spoof?
Yes, the film incorporates James Bond spoof elements, blending them with the conventions of Japanese pink film comedy. This playful genre mashup gives the movie a tongue-in-cheek action-adventure flavor alongside its adult comedic content, making it an unusual and distinctive entry in the gay pink film genre.
Who directed 0105 Is the Man's Number?
0105 Is the Man's Number was directed by Ryuji Yamamoto, who also stars in the film. Yamamoto plays the lead character — the man searching for his abducted would-be partner — making this a notable dual role as both filmmaker and lead actor in this 1996 Japanese production.
Who are the main actors in 0105 Is the Man's Number?
The film stars Ryuji Yamamoto, Daichi Inoue, Yutaka Ikejima, Kyohei Okakura, Ryuuji Moriyama, Takashi Yoshimura, Kimishi Kumagai, Kiyoko Yamamoto, Setsuhiko Kobayashi, and Hirofumi Kimoto in its principal cast.
When was 0105 Is the Man's Number released?
0105 Is the Man's Number was released on January 3, 1996, in Japan. The film was produced by ENK Promotion and runs approximately 60 minutes, which is typical of the compact runtime associated with Japanese pink film productions of that era.
What is a gay pink film in Japanese cinema?
Gay pink films are a subcategory of Japan's pink film genre — low-budget, independently produced softcore features — that focus on gay male relationships and storylines. Emerging in the 1970s and flourishing through the 1990s, they offered rare mainstream visibility for gay narratives in Japanese popular cinema.
What are similar movies to 0105 Is the Man's Number?
Viewers who enjoy 0105 Is the Man's Number may also appreciate S&M Hunter (1986), Ant-Babe (2018), and Crazy Pornographers (2008) for their similarly offbeat Japanese pink film sensibilities. Kids Return (1996) and Slayers Return (1996) are also recommended for fans of 1990s Japanese genre cinema.
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