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Release Year2004
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes33
DirectorMinoru Kawasaki
WritersMasakazu Migita, Minoru Kawasaki
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsThe Calamari Wrestler
About The Calamari Wrestler
This wild comedy pokes fun at the world of pro-wrestling by placing its accomplished wrestler protagonist Koji Taguchi against a giant squid known as the Calamari Wrestler. The Calimari Wrestler not only proves to be Koji's most difficult opponent yet, but also has an effect on several people's personal lives when he becomes the unlikely object of a young girl's affection.
Directed by Minoru Kawasaki, The Calamari Wrestler leans on a strong ensemble — Osamu Nishimura, Akira Nogami, Miho Shiraishi — 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 comedy titles of 2004.
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