The Confidence Man JP: Episode of the Hero
Movie · Comedy · Japanese Cinema

The "Third Generation Tsuchinoko" -- the master con man hailed as a "hero" has died. Dako, Boku-chan and Richard all honed their skills under his tutelage. The title of "Tsuchinoko" is handed down in secrecy to the Confidence Man (scammer) with the greatest skill, setting the stage for a showdown between his three star pupils.The contest will take place in the world heritage city of Valletta, Malta, an international gathering place for the rich and famous. Their target is the invaluable ancient Greek sculpture "Dancing Venus", currently owned by a wealthy, retired Spanish gangster. Each scammer adopts a unique strategy in pursuit of the target, but the police and Interpol are also hot on their heels. Who will laugh last?!No one knows how the biggest scam in history will end! Who is the true "hero" and what is the ultimate "truth"? The last con game, grand finale, Battle Royale...begins now!

2022 · 2h 6m
Starring Masami Nagasawa, Masahiro Higashide, Fumiyo Kohinata
Director Ryo Tanaka

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  • Masami Nagasawa
    Dako
  • Masahiro Higashide
    Boku-chan
  • Fumiyo Kohinata
    Richard
  • Shinya Kote
    五十嵐
  • Yutaka Matsushige
    丹波
  • Koji Seto
    マルセル真梨邑
  • Yu Shirota
    ジェラール・ゴンザレス
  • Erika Ikuta
    畠山麗奈
  • Ryoko Hirosue
    波子
  • Risa Oda
    モナコ
  • Nagisa Sekimizu
    コックリ

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The Confidence Man JP: Episode of the Hero

Comedy

The "Third Generation Tsuchinoko" -- the master con man hailed as a "hero" has died. Dako, Boku-chan and Richard all honed their skills under his tutelage. The title of "Tsuchinoko" is handed down in secrecy to the Confidence Man (scammer) with the greatest skill, setting the stage for a showdown between his three star pupils.The contest will take place in the world heritage city of Valletta, Malta, an international gathering place for the rich and famous. Their target is the invaluable ancient Greek sculpture "Dancing Venus", currently owned by a wealthy, retired Spanish gangster. Each scammer adopts a unique strategy in pursuit of the target, but the police and Interpol are also hot on their heels. Who will laugh last?!No one knows how the biggest scam in history will end! Who is the true "hero" and what is the ultimate "truth"? The last con game, grand finale, Battle Royale...begins now!

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Studio
フジテレビジョン
Released
2022
Run Time
2 hr 6 min
Rated
G
Region of Origin
Japan
©2022「コンフィデンスマンJP」製作委員会

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Original Audio
Japanese, Japanese (Japan)
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Japanese (Japan) (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)

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