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The Great Sasuke (2016)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 13M

Director : Mikiko Sasaki

Synopsis

The Great Sasuke chronicles a-year-in-the-life of an aging Japanese professional wrestler and politician who once enjoyed a great fame. Reflecting on his 20 turbulent years as a wrestler, Sasuke decides to climb back into both arenas -- wrestling and politics -- for a final battle royale.

Actors

Masanori Murakawa
Masanori Murakawa
The Great Sasuke
Takao Yoshida
Takao Yoshida
TAKA Michinoku
Shigeki Sato
Shigeki Sato
Dick Togo
Haruo Murata
Haruo Murata
Himself
Yoshinori Takisawa
Yoshinori Takisawa
Himself
Taro Nohashi
Taro Nohashi
Himself
Numajiro Kesen
Numajiro Kesen
Himself
Kensuke Shinzaki
Kensuke Shinzaki
Himself

Crews

Mikiko Sasaki
Mikiko Sasaki
Director
Mikiko Sasaki
Mikiko Sasaki
Writer
Jonathan Schwarz
Jonathan Schwarz
Cinematography
Jonathan Schwarz
Jonathan Schwarz
Producer
Mikiko Sasaki
Mikiko Sasaki
Producer
Mikiko Sasaki
Mikiko Sasaki
Editor
Alex O'Flinn
Alex O'Flinn
Editor
Aiko Fukushima
Aiko Fukushima
Original Music Composer

Trailers and other movies

The Great Sasuke - Cinequest 2016 Trailer

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