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Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989): movie guide
Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989) is a Horror, Science Fiction running about 67 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.0/10 from 754 votes. Notable cast includes Tomorowo Taguchi, Shinya Tsukamoto, Kei Fujiwara, Nobu Kanaoka. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1989-07-01
- Runtime: 67 min
- TMDB: 7.0/10
- Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1989-07-01
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What is Tetsuo: The Iron Man about?
A "metal fetishist", driven mad by the maggots wriggling in the wound he's made to embed metal into his flesh, runs out into the night and is accidentally run down by a Japanese businessman and his girlfriend. The pair dispose of the corpse in hopes of quietly moving on with their lives. However, the businessman soon finds that he is now plagued by a vicious curse that transforms his flesh into iron.
Cast highlights
Tetsuo: The Iron Man features Tomorowo Taguchi, Shinya Tsukamoto, Kei Fujiwara, Nobu Kanaoka, Naomasa Musaka, Renji Ishibashi. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1989-07-01. Runtime: 67 minutes. TMDB score: 7.0/10 (754 votes). Genres: Horror, Science Fiction. Original language: ja. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Tetsuo: The Iron Man?
- Tetsuo: The Iron Man is listed as Horror, Science Fiction on TMDB.
- How long is Tetsuo: The Iron Man?
- Tetsuo: The Iron Man runs about 67 minutes.
- Who stars in Tetsuo: The Iron Man?
- Cast highlights include Tomorowo Taguchi, Shinya Tsukamoto, Kei Fujiwara, Nobu Kanaoka, Naomasa Musaka, Renji Ishibashi.
- Does Cinema Box stream Tetsuo: The Iron Man?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
