One Pound Gospel
1ポンドの福音
“A young idealistic nun helps a gluttonous young boxer gain the self control he needs to train to become a champion.”
Synopsis
Hatanaka Kosaku is a young boxer who has a major flaw, he can't stop eating. That weakness puts him into into heavier weight classes that put him against stronger boxers and even worse, he's prone to throw up when he gets a body blow, which drives potential opponents away. His coach is at his wit's end as he struggles to get this idiot to show some discipline in his training. The matter is complicated when a young nun feeds the "starving" boy after she finds him fainted on the streets during his enforced fast. She learns of her mistake and she tries to help him get ready for a fight, but his weakness for food and the odd relationship they share don't makes things easy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Osamu Dezaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Tomoko Konparu, Hideo Takayashiki
- Original Score
- Kenji Kawai
- Original Title
- 1ポンドの福音
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- OB Planning, Shogakukan, Victor Entertainment, Gallop
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Osamu Dezaki
Tomoko Konparu, Hideo Takayashiki, Rumiko Takahashi
Kenji Kawai
Juro Sugimura
Masashi Furukawa
Isamu Asami, Isamu Senda, Akio Wakana, Ren Usami
Department Leadership Roster
Juro Sugimura
Director of Photography
Tomoko Konparu
Screenplay
Isamu Asami
Producer
Hideo Takayashiki
Screenplay
Isamu Senda
Producer
Akio Wakana
Producer
Ren Usami
Producer
Osamu Dezaki
Director
Masashi Furukawa
Editor
Kenji Kawai
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Pound Gospel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is One Pound Gospel about?
Hatanaka Kosaku is a young boxer who has a major flaw, he can't stop eating. That weakness puts him into into heavier weight classes that put him against stronger boxers and even worse, he's prone to throw up when he gets a body blow, which drives potential opponents away. His coach is at his wit's end as he struggles to get this idiot to show some discipline in his training. The matter is complicated when a young nun feeds the "starving" boy after she finds him fainted on the streets during his enforced fast. She learns of her mistake and she tries to help him get ready for a fight, but his weakness for food and the odd relationship they share don't makes things easy.
Who directed One Pound Gospel?
One Pound Gospel was directed by Osamu Dezaki.
Who stars in One Pound Gospel?
The principal cast of One Pound Gospel includes Toru Furuya, Hiromi Tsuru, Ichiro Nagai, Kaneto Shiozawa, Kazumi Tanaka.
When was One Pound Gospel released and how long is it?
One Pound Gospel was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for One Pound Gospel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Pound Gospel was composed by Kenji Kawai.