The Commute(2011)
The Commute Synopsis
Ride with professional wrestler Giant Bernard on his 12,000-mile monthly journey from his home in the USA to the ring in Japan. Using an innovative fusion of image and sound, The Commute captures a family man's struggle to balance the brutal and the beautiful.
The Commute (2011) is a documentary film directed by James Lefkowitz, released on April 14, 2011 with a runtime of 12m. It stars Matt Bloom, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Shinsuke Nakamura and Togi Makabe.
- Director:
- James Lefkowitz
- Writers:
- James Lefkowitz, Jason B. Hurwitz
- Production:
- New Japan Pro-Wrestling, 25th Frame
- Status:
- Released
The Commute Cast & Crew
Main cast
Matt Bloom
as Himself
Hiroshi Tanahashi
as Himself
Shinsuke Nakamura
as Himself
Togi Makabe
as Himself
Toru Yano
as Himself
Takashi Iizuka
as Himself
Tomoaki Honma
as Himself
Yujiro Takahashi
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by James Lefkowitz, written by James Lefkowitz and Jason B. Hurwitz.
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The Commute – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Commute online?
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The Commute (2011) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Commute?
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The main cast of The Commute (2011) includes Matt Bloom, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Shinsuke Nakamura, Togi Makabe and Toru Yano. The film was directed by James Lefkowitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Commute released?
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The Commute was released on April 14, 2011 and runs for 12m.