A Sumo Wrestler's Tail
ちゅうずもう
Synopsis
Chu Zumo is the story of an old farmer who discovers a group of rats heading to a sumo wrestling bout. After they lose miserably he decides to feed the rats to boost their chances of winning.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akihiko Yamashita
- Screenplay & Story
- Hayao Miyazaki
- Original Score
- Manto Watanobe
- Original Title
- ちゅうずもう
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Studio Ghibli
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akihiko Yamashita
Hayao Miyazaki, Akihiko Yamashita
Manto Watanobe
Atsushi Okui
Takeshi Seyama
Toshio Suzuki
Department Leadership Roster
Hayao Miyazaki
Screenplay
Akihiko Yamashita
Director
Toshio Suzuki
Producer
Atsushi Okui
Director of Photography
Takeshi Seyama
Editor
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What is A Sumo Wrestler's Tail about?
Chu Zumo is the story of an old farmer who discovers a group of rats heading to a sumo wrestling bout. After they lose miserably he decides to feed the rats to boost their chances of winning.
Who directed A Sumo Wrestler's Tail?
A Sumo Wrestler's Tail was directed by Akihiko Yamashita.
Who stars in A Sumo Wrestler's Tail?
The principal cast of A Sumo Wrestler's Tail includes Sawako Agawa.
When was A Sumo Wrestler's Tail released and how long is it?
A Sumo Wrestler's Tail was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for A Sumo Wrestler's Tail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Sumo Wrestler's Tail was composed by Manto Watanobe.