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The Way to Fight

喧嘩の花道 大阪最強伝説

Synopsis

Dangerous street fighter Kazuyoshi Tamai finds out that his rival, Takeshi, is the leader of a gang responsible for a series of assaults. Kazuyoshi is ready to face off against Takeshi, but comic challenges keep his nemesis out of reach. It's not until years later -- when Kazuyoshi becomes a championship boxer and Takeshi is a pro wrestler -- that they meet again in a battle that pits two combatants with very different fighting styles.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Takashi Miike
Screenplay & Story
Masaru Nakamura
Original Title
喧嘩の花道 大阪最強伝説
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 54m
Production Studios
KSS

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Takashi Miike

Screenplay & Story

Masaru Nakamura, Seijun Ninomiya

Director of Photography

Hideo Yamamoto

Producers

Kazuo Suzaki

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Seijun Ninomiya

Department Leadership Roster

Masaru Nakamura

Screenplay

Takashi Miike

Takashi Miike

Director

Hideo Yamamoto

Director of Photography

Kazuo Suzaki

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Way to Fight.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Way to Fight

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Way to Fight about?

Dangerous street fighter Kazuyoshi Tamai finds out that his rival, Takeshi, is the leader of a gang responsible for a series of assaults. Kazuyoshi is ready to face off against Takeshi, but comic challenges keep his nemesis out of reach. It's not until years later -- when Kazuyoshi becomes a championship boxer and Takeshi is a pro wrestler -- that they meet again in a battle that pits two combatants with very different fighting styles.

Who directed The Way to Fight?

The Way to Fight was directed by Takashi Miike.

Who stars in The Way to Fight?

The principal cast of The Way to Fight includes Takeshi Caesar, Ryoko Imamura, Kazuki Kitamura, Takashi Miike, Tomohiko Okuda.

When was The Way to Fight released and how long is it?

The Way to Fight was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.

Is The Way to Fight based on a book or true story?

The Way to Fight is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Seijun Ninomiya".