Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō
Wakanohana monogatari dohyou no oni
Synopsis
A film about sumo wrestler Wakanohana Kanji I. He was nicknamed "Devil of the dohyo" due to his excellent fighting spirit and endurance.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenjirō Morinaga
- Screenplay & Story
- Touo Matsushita
- Original Score
- Masao Koga
- Original Title
- Wakanohana monogatari dohyou no oni
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenjirō Morinaga
Touo Matsushita, Ryuzo Kikushima
Masao Koga
Ryoji Motegi
Department Leadership Roster
Touo Matsushita
Screenplay
Ryoji Motegi
Producer
Kenjirō Morinaga
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō
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What is Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō about?
A film about sumo wrestler Wakanohana Kanji I. He was nicknamed "Devil of the dohyo" due to his excellent fighting spirit and endurance.
Who directed Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō?
Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō was directed by Kenjirō Morinaga.
Who stars in Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō?
The principal cast of Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō includes Kyōji Aoyama, Kōtarō Bandō, Mie Kitahara, Kunitaro Sawamura, Wakanohana Kanji I.
When was Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō released and how long is it?
Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō was composed by Masao Koga.