The Great Sasuke

The Great Sasuke

73 mins | Documentary | March 5, 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.

The Great Sasuke

73 mins | Documentary | March 5, 2016

The Great Sasuke
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.
Producers Atreus
Original title The Great Sasuke
Directors Mikiko Sasaki
Writers Mikiko Sasaki

Cast

Masanori Murakawa

as The Great Sasuke

Takao Yoshida

as TAKA Michinoku

Shigeki Sato

as Dick Togo

Haruo Murata

as Himself

Yoshinori Takisawa

as Himself

Taro Nohashi

as Himself

Numajiro Kesen

as Himself

Kensuke Shinzaki

as Himself