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The Naked Director

The Naked Director

Description: In 1980s Japan, one determined man -- Toru Muranishi -- turns every crushing setback into opportunity and revolutionizes his industry.
Genre: Historical drama
Year Released: 2019
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 8
First episode air date: August 8, 2019
Directed By: Masaharu Take (lead); Eiji Uchida; Hayato Kawai
Network: Netflix
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