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.

Cast (8)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Masanori Murakawa

The Great Sasuke

Takao Yoshida

TAKA Michinoku

Shigeki Sato

Dick Togo

Haruo Murata

Himself

Y

Yoshinori Takisawa

Himself

T

Taro Nohashi

Himself

N

Numajiro Kesen

Himself

Kensuke Shinzaki

Himself

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