The Calamari Wrestler
いかレスラー
Synopsis
This wild comedy pokes fun at the world of pro-wrestling by placing its accomplished wrestler protagonist Koji Taguchi against a giant squid known as the Calamari Wrestler. The Calimari Wrestler not only proves to be Koji's most difficult opponent yet, but also has an effect on several people's personal lives when he becomes the unlikely object of a young girl's affection.
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The Calamari Wrestler Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Eiga-Sai Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Minoru Kawasaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Masakazu Migita, Minoru Kawasaki
- Original Title
- いかレスラー
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- IMAGICA Lab.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Minoru Kawasaki
Masakazu Migita, Minoru Kawasaki
Shuntaro Kanai
Department Leadership Roster
Minoru Kawasaki
Director
Masakazu Migita
Writer
Minoru Kawasaki
Writer
Shuntaro Kanai
Producer
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What is The Calamari Wrestler about?
This wild comedy pokes fun at the world of pro-wrestling by placing its accomplished wrestler protagonist Koji Taguchi against a giant squid known as the Calamari Wrestler. The Calimari Wrestler not only proves to be Koji's most difficult opponent yet, but also has an effect on several people's personal lives when he becomes the unlikely object of a young girl's affection.
Who directed The Calamari Wrestler?
The Calamari Wrestler was directed by Minoru Kawasaki.
Who stars in The Calamari Wrestler?
The principal cast of The Calamari Wrestler includes Osamu Nishimura, Akira Nogami, Miho Shiraishi, Nobuo Kameko, Yoshihiro Takayama.
When was The Calamari Wrestler released and how long is it?
The Calamari Wrestler was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.