Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire(2004)
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Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire Synopsis
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.
Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire (2004) is a drama film directed by Song Hae-sung, released on December 15, 2004 with a runtime of 2h 19m. It stars Sul Kyung-gu, Miki Nakatani, Tatsuya Fuji and Masato Hagiwara. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Song Hae-sung
- Writers:
- Oh Seung-uk, Song Hae-sung
- Producers:
- Kim Sun-ah, Tcha Sung-jai
- Cinematographer:
- Kim Hyung-koo
- Composer:
- Lee Jae-jin
- Production:
- Sidus, CJ Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire (2004) Trailer
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Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sul Kyung-gu
as Rikidozan
Miki Nakatani
as Aya
Tatsuya Fuji
as Takeo Kanno
Masato Hagiwara
as Yuzuru Yoshimachi
Masakatsu Funaki
as Imura Mashahiko
Shinya Hashimoto
as Higashinami
Keiji Mutō
as Harold Sakata
- Mike Polchlopek
Mike Polchlopek
as Ben Sharpe
James Rocha
as 'Iron' Mike Sharpe
Jun Akiyama
as Kokichi Endo
Rob Rechsteiner
as Wrestler
Denden
as Showman
Key crew
Directed by Song Hae-sung, written by Oh Seung-uk and Song Hae-sung, produced by Kim Sun-ah and Tcha Sung-jai.
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Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 12 ratings.
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Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire online?
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Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire (2004) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire?
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The main cast of Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire (2004) includes Sul Kyung-gu, Miki Nakatani, Tatsuya Fuji, Masato Hagiwara and Masakatsu Funaki. The film was directed by Song Hae-sung. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire released?
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Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire was released on December 15, 2004 and runs for 2h 19m.
Is Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire worth watching?
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Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire (2004) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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