One Pound Gospel(1988)
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A young idealistic nun helps a gluttonous young boxer gain the self control he needs to train to become a champion.
One Pound Gospel Synopsis
Hatanaka Kosaku is a young boxer who has a major flaw, he can't stop eating. That weakness puts him into into heavier weight classes that put him against stronger boxers and even worse, he's prone to throw up when he gets a body blow, which drives potential opponents away. His coach is at his wit's end as he struggles to get this idiot to show some discipline in his training. The matter is complicated when a young nun feeds the "starving" boy after she finds him fainted on the streets during his enforced fast. She learns of her mistake and she tries to help him get ready for a fight, but his weakness for food and the odd relationship they share don't makes things easy.
One Pound Gospel (1988) is a romance, action, animation and comedy film directed by Osamu Dezaki, released on December 2, 1988 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Toru Furuya, Hiromi Tsuru, Ichiro Nagai and Kaneto Shiozawa. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Osamu Dezaki
- Writers:
- Tomoko Konparu, Hideo Takayashiki, Rumiko Takahashi
- Producers:
- Isamu Asami, Isamu Senda, Akio Wakana
- Cinematographer:
- Juro Sugimura
- Composer:
- Kenji Kawai
- Production:
- OB Planning, Shogakukan, Victor Entertainment, Gallop
- Status:
- Released
One Pound Gospel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Toru Furuya
as Kosaku Hatanaka (voice)
Hiromi Tsuru
as Sister Angela (voice)
Ichiro Nagai
as Coach Mukaida (voice)
Kaneto Shiozawa
as Jiro Amakusa (voice)
Kazumi Tanaka
as Yamamoto
Michitaka Kobayashi
Masaharu Sato
as Reporter
Michie Tomizawa
Issei Futamata
as Ishida (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Osamu Dezaki, written by Tomoko Konparu, Hideo Takayashiki and Rumiko Takahashi, produced by Isamu Asami, Isamu Senda and Akio Wakana.
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One Pound Gospel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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One Pound Gospel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch One Pound Gospel online?
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Who stars in One Pound Gospel?
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The main cast of One Pound Gospel (1988) includes Toru Furuya, Hiromi Tsuru, Ichiro Nagai, Kaneto Shiozawa and Kazumi Tanaka. The film was directed by Osamu Dezaki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was One Pound Gospel released?
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One Pound Gospel was released on December 2, 1988 and runs for 50m.
Is One Pound Gospel worth watching?
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One Pound Gospel (1988) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, action and animation films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.