The Great Sasuke

1h 13m
Documentary
0.5

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.

Cast

Masanori Murakawa
The Great Sasuke
Takao Yoshida
TAKA Michinoku
Shigeki Sato
Dick Togo
Haruo Murata
Himself
Yoshinori Takisawa
Himself
Taro Nohashi
Himself
Numajiro Kesen
Himself
Kensuke Shinzaki
Himself

Crew

Mikiko Sasaki
Director, Writer, Editor, Producer
Alex O'Flinn
Editor
Jonathan Schwarz
Cinematography, Producer
Aiko Fukushima
Original Music Composer

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