The Calamari Wrestler

– This wild comedy pokes fun at the world of pro-wrestling by placing its accomplished wrestler protag..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 35 Minutes
Release Year:
2004
Original Name:
いかレスラー
The Calamari Wrestler (2004) - Also known as いかレスラー

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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Release Date:

13 May 2005

Language:

Japanese

Director:

Minoru Kawasaki

Writer:

Minoru Kawasaki, Masakazu Migita

Main Actors:

Kana Ishida, Nobuo Kameko, Osamu Nishimura, Akira Nogami

Plot:

A championship wrestling match pits Koji Taguchi against Crush Volcano, the latter no match to Koji's signature move, the Torture Ring Strangler. Koji beams as he clutches the champion belt...

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.1/10