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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Junji Sakamoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Junji Sakamoto
- Original Score
- Kazuhiro Hara
- Original Title
- どついたるねん
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Arato Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Junji Sakamoto
Junji Sakamoto, Hidekazu Akai
Kazuhiro Hara
Norimichi Kasamatsu
Genjiro Arato
Department Leadership Roster
Junji Sakamoto
Director
Junji Sakamoto
Screenplay
Genjiro Arato
Producer
Kazuhiro Hara
Original Music Composer
Norimichi Kasamatsu
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Knockout.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knockout
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Knockout about?
A Japanese boxer stages a dramatic and dangerous comeback after suffering brain damage in the ring.
Who directed Knockout?
Knockout was directed by Junji Sakamoto.
Who stars in Knockout?
The principal cast of Knockout includes Hidekazu Akai, Haruko Sagara, Yoshio Harada, Akaji Maro, Takeshi Yamato.
When was Knockout released and how long is it?
Knockout was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Knockout?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Knockout was composed by Kazuhiro Hara.
Is Knockout based on a book or true story?
Knockout is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Hidekazu Akai".