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Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinary

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  • 2004
  • 2 hr 29 mins
  • Documentary, Drama, Sports
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The life of Korean-born wrestler Rikidôzan, who, after being barred from Japanese wrestling because of his ethnic origins, became a sensation in the United States in the 1950s.

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Sul Kyung-gu
Rikidozan
Miki Nakatani
Aya
Tatsuya Fuji
Takeo Kanno

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Awards

  • 2005 - Grand Bell Award - Best Director - winner
  • 2005 - Grand Bell Award - Best Cinematography - winner
  • 2004 - Cine21 Movie Award - Best Cinematographer of the Year - winner
  • 2005 - Grand Bell Award - Best Film - nominated

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