Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire
Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire (2004) is a drama, directed by Song Hae-sung. It stars Sul Kyung-gu and Miki Nakatani. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 139-minute film holds an audience score of 6/10.
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What Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire Is About
Rikidozan begins in Japan as a sumo wrestler. He is a good wrestler but the way does not open for him. The reason is that he is Korean. He is reminded of it at every step. At one point he leaves sumo behind. Then he goes to America. There he comes across professional wrestling. That work suits him better. He returns to Japan and gets into the ring. His bouts are broadcast on television. In a short time he becomes a name known across the country. People take him for a hero of their own. But his origin is still kept hidden. Sul Kyung-gu and Miki Nakatani take the leads in Song Hae-sung’s South Korean film of 2004.
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What is Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire about?
Rikidozan begins in Japan as a sumo wrestler. He is a good wrestler but the way does not open for him.
Where can I watch Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire?
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How long is Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire?
Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire runs for 139 minutes (2h 19m).
When did Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire come out?
Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire was released in 2004.
Who directed Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire?
Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire was directed by Song Hae-sung.
Who stars in Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire?
Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire stars Sul Kyung-gu, Miki Nakatani, Tatsuya Fuji, Masato Hagiwara.
What is Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire's rating?
Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.
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