The Great Sasuke
2016•1h 13m•0.5•Released
Documentary
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
Writer
Mikiko Sasaki
Languages
Japanese
Studio
Atreus
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
Production
Company
Atreus
Producer
Jonathan Schwarz
Producer
Mikiko Sasaki
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