Proof of the Man
1977, Japanese. Directed by Junya Satō.
When an American is murdered in a Japanese inn, Tokyo police detective Munesue follows the trail of the killer to New York. There he is joined by a New York City detective named Shuftan and together they sort out the crime.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Junya SatōDirector
- Mariko OkadaKyoko Yasugi
- Yūsaku MatsudaDetective Munesue
- George KennedyKen Shuftan
- Hajime HanaCast
- Broderick CrawfordDetective O'Brien
- Joe YamanakaJohnny Hayward
- Koichi IwakiKyohei Kori
- Keiko TakeshitaShizue Nakayama
- Ryoko SakaguchiSumiko
- Junko TakazawaCast
- SherryWaitress
- Janet HattaYukiko Mishima
Details
- Released
- 8 October 1977
- Original title
- 人間の証明
- Country
- Japan, United States of America
- Written by
- Zenzō Matsuyama
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What Proof of the Man is based on
Proof of the Man is adapted from a novel.
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Proof of the Man runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does Proof of the Man have a post-credits scene?
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Proof of the Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Proof of the Man is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Proof of the Man on?
Proof of the Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Proof of the Man?
If you liked Proof of the Man, try Murder in Three Acts, Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: The Disappearing Game.
Who directed Proof of the Man?
Proof of the Man (1977) was directed by Junya Satō and stars Mariko Okada, Yūsaku Matsuda, George Kennedy.
What is Proof of the Man based on?
Proof of the Man is adapted from a novel.