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Release Year2004
Runtime2h 19m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes12
DirectorSong Hae-sung
WritersSong Hae-sung
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire
About Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire
Story of Rikidozan, a sumo wrestler who can only achieve limited success in Japan because he's half Korean. But when Rikidozan goes to the United States and discovers professional wrestling, he becomes a hero back home.
Directed by Song Hae-sung, Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire leans on a strong ensemble — Sul Kyung-gu, Miki Nakatani, Tatsuya Fuji — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2004.
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