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People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan
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People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan

2021-08-13 · 97 min · ★ 6.5

Comedy

Since the end of their pirate radio station, life has been quiet for the Kurupt FM boys, but everything is about to change. News reaches them that one of their songs has been used on a popular game show in Japan. They've made it. Their music is reaching hundreds of thousands of people. It's finally time for them to enjoy the fame and fortune that they've always known they deserved. Chabuddy G steps excitedly back into his management role as Grindah, Beats, Steves and Decoy begin their journey to international stardom - but is Japan really ready for Kurupt FM?

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Directors
Jack Clough
Production companies
Roughcut Films, BBC Film, Focus Features
Countries
Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Asim ChaudhryAsim ChaudhryChabuddy G
Allan MustafaAllan MustafaGrindah
Hugo ChegwinHugo ChegwinBeats
Steve StampSteve StampSteves
Daniel Sylvester WoolfordDaniel Sylvester WoolfordDecoy
Lily BrazierLily BrazierMiche
George KeywoodGeorge KeywoodCraig
Ayumi ItoAyumi ItoIshika
Ken YamamuraKen YamamuraTaka
Qyoko KudoQyoko KudoMio Azuma
Nero HuangYuta
Hitomi SounoMiki
Kanako NakanoHotel Staff
Megan HeffernanMegan HeffernanAir Stewardess
Susanne BrownTen Pin Bowler
Kyary Pamyu PamyuKyary Pamyu PamyuPerformer

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