American Judoka
“Fall down seven times, get up eight...”
Synopsis
Armando Depuente is very talented Judo player with flair of living life on the edge. As he advances during the Olympic Trials Tournament, he gets an injury that goes on to cost him the final match for his division. The injury goes from bad to worse during the match and he is forced into surgery and to an early retirement. For the next few years he hits the bottle hard and is eventually arrested for drinking and driving resulting in him hitting a young girl. Armando is sentenced to serve time and community service. After prison he volunteers for a youth center in a barrio area where the community lives out harsh times. While service under janitorial duties, he helps a young man out when the kid is bullied in a fight against a much bigger guy. The boy asks Armando to train him to fight after the ordeal. Armando is reluctant but after the boy, whose name is Phoenix, becomes persistent and tormenting, Armando agrees to. Although Phoenix.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 2009
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cesar Lazcano
- Original Title
- American Judoka
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cesar Lazcano
Department Leadership Roster
Cesar Lazcano
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Judoka
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What is American Judoka about?
Armando Depuente is very talented Judo player with flair of living life on the edge. As he advances during the Olympic Trials Tournament, he gets an injury that goes on to cost him the final match for his division. The injury goes from bad to worse during the match and he is forced into surgery and to an early retirement. For the next few years he hits the bottle hard and is eventually arrested for drinking and driving resulting in him hitting a young girl. Armando is sentenced to serve time and community service. After prison he volunteers for a youth center in a barrio area where the community lives out harsh times. While service under janitorial duties, he helps a young man out when the kid is bullied in a fight against a much bigger guy. The boy asks Armando to train him to fight after the ordeal. Armando is reluctant but after the boy, whose name is Phoenix, becomes persistent and tormenting, Armando agrees to. Although Phoenix.
Who directed American Judoka?
American Judoka was directed by Cesar Lazcano.
Who stars in American Judoka?
The principal cast of American Judoka includes Ronda Rousey, Cesar Lazcano.
When was American Judoka released and how long is it?
American Judoka was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 56m.