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Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire

Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire

Story of Rikidozan, a sumo wrestler who can only achieve limited success in Japan because he's half Korean. But when Rikidozan goes to the United States and discovers professional wrestling, he becomes a hero back home.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 역도산
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 2004-12-15
  • Runtime: 139 minutes
  • Rating: 6/10 (9 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Sidus, CJ Entertainment
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.1007
  • Languages: Japanese, Korean

Cast & Crew

Sul Kyung-gu

Sul Kyung-gu

as Rikidozan

Miki Nakatani

Miki Nakatani

as Aya

Tatsuya Fuji

Tatsuya Fuji

as Takeo Kanno

Masato Hagiwara

Masato Hagiwara

as Yuzuru Yoshimachi

Masakatsu Funaki

Masakatsu Funaki

as Imura Mashahiko

Shinya Hashimoto

Shinya Hashimoto

as Higashinami

Takeiji Muto

Takeiji Muto

as Harold Sakata

Mike Polchlopek

Mike Polchlopek

as Ben Sharpe

James Rocha

James Rocha

as 'Iron' Mike Sharpe

Jun Akiyama

Jun Akiyama

as Kokichi Endo

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire?

Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2004-12-15.

Who are the main actors in Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire?

The main cast includes Sul Kyung-gu, Miki Nakatani, Tatsuya Fuji, Masato Hagiwara, Masakatsu Funaki, .

Where can I watch Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire is available.

Is Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire?

Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 9 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire?

The soundtrack was composed by Sidus, CJ Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire filmed?

Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire?

The total runtime of Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire is 139 minutes.

Is Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire.

Does Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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