The Great Sasuke(2016)
The Great Sasuke 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.
The Great Sasuke (2016) is a documentary film directed by Mikiko Sasaki, released on March 5, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Masanori Murakawa, Takao Yoshida, Shigeki Sato and Haruo Murata. Viewers rate it 0.5 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Mikiko Sasaki
- Writers:
- Mikiko Sasaki
- Producers:
- Jonathan Schwarz, Mikiko Sasaki
- Composer:
- Aiko Fukushima
- Production:
- Atreus
- Status:
- Released
The Great Sasuke (2016) Trailer
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The Great Sasuke Cast & Crew
Main cast
Masanori Murakawa
as The Great Sasuke
Takao Yoshida
as TAKA Michinoku
Shigeki Sato
as Dick Togo
Haruo Murata
as Himself
- Yoshinori Takisawa
Yoshinori Takisawa
as Himself
- Taro Nohashi
Taro Nohashi
as Himself
- Numajiro Kesen
Numajiro Kesen
as Himself
Kensuke Shinzaki
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Mikiko Sasaki, written by Mikiko Sasaki, produced by Jonathan Schwarz and Mikiko Sasaki.
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The Great Sasuke Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 0.5/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Great Sasuke – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Great Sasuke?
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The main cast of The Great Sasuke (2016) includes Masanori Murakawa, Takao Yoshida, Shigeki Sato, Haruo Murata and Yoshinori Takisawa. The film was directed by Mikiko Sasaki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Sasuke released?
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The Great Sasuke was released on March 5, 2016 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is The Great Sasuke worth watching?
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The Great Sasuke (2016) holds an average rating of 0.5 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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