The Calamari Wrestler(2004)
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The Calamari Wrestler Synopsis
This wild comedy pokes fun at the world of pro-wrestling by placing its accomplished wrestler protagonist Koji Taguchi against a giant squid known as the Calamari Wrestler. The Calimari Wrestler not only proves to be Koji's most difficult opponent yet, but also has an effect on several people's personal lives when he becomes the unlikely object of a young girl's affection.
The Calamari Wrestler (2004) is a comedy film directed by Minoru Kawasaki, released on July 30, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Osamu Nishimura, Akira Nogami, Miho Shiraishi and Nobuo Kameko. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Minoru Kawasaki
- Writers:
- Masakazu Migita, Minoru Kawasaki
- Producers:
- Shuntaro Kanai
- Production:
- IMAGICA Lab.
- Status:
- Released
The Calamari Wrestler (2004) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Calamari Wrestler before you stream it.
The Calamari Wrestler Cast & Crew
Main cast
Osamu Nishimura
as The Calamari Wrestler
Akira Nogami
as The Octopus Wrestler
Miho Shiraishi
as Sister
- Nobuo Kameko
Nobuo Kameko
Yoshihiro Takayama
as Himself
- Matthew Saliba
Matthew Saliba
as Himself
- Kana Ishida
Kana Ishida
Hiroyuki Taniguchi
as mantis shrimp boxer
- Nômaru Abe
Nômaru Abe
Key crew
Directed by Minoru Kawasaki, written by Masakazu Migita and Minoru Kawasaki, produced by Shuntaro Kanai.
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The Calamari Wrestler Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 33 ratings.
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The Calamari Wrestler – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Calamari Wrestler online?
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The Calamari Wrestler (2004) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Calamari Wrestler?
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The main cast of The Calamari Wrestler (2004) includes Osamu Nishimura, Akira Nogami, Miho Shiraishi, Nobuo Kameko and Yoshihiro Takayama. The film was directed by Minoru Kawasaki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Calamari Wrestler released?
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The Calamari Wrestler was released on July 30, 2004 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Calamari Wrestler worth watching?
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The Calamari Wrestler (2004) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Calamari Wrestler?
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Yes. The official The Calamari Wrestler trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.