The Great Sasuke (2016)
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.
Director: Mikiko Sasaki
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Masanori Murakawa as The Great Sasuke |
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Takao Yoshida as TAKA Michinoku |
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Shigeki Sato as Dick Togo |
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Haruo Murata as Himself |
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Yoshinori Takisawa as Himself |
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Taro Nohashi as Himself |
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Numajiro Kesen as Himself |
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Kensuke Shinzaki as Himself |
| Writing | Mikiko Sasaki | Writer |
| Directing | Mikiko Sasaki | Director |
| Crew | Jonathan Schwarz | Cinematography |
| Production | Jonathan Schwarz | Producer |
| Editing | Alex O'Flinn | Editor |
| Production | Mikiko Sasaki | Producer |
| Editing | Mikiko Sasaki | Editor |
| Sound | Aiko Fukushima | Original Music Composer |