The Great Sasuke
The Great Sasuke chronicles a-year-in-the-life of an aging Japanese professional wrestler and politician who once enjoyed a great fame. Reflecting on his 20 turbulent years as a wrestler, Sasuke decides to climb back into both arenas -- wrestling and politics -- for a final battle royale.
At a glance
Countries
United States of America, Japan
Ratings
TMDB users
0.5/10
1 votes
Rating consensus
5/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Cooler blended reception — weighted ~5/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Masanori Murakawa
The Great Sasuke
Takao Yoshida
TAKA Michinoku
Shigeki Sato
Dick Togo
Haruo Murata
Himself
Yoshinori Takisawa
Himself
Taro Nohashi
Himself
Numajiro Kesen
Himself
Kensuke Shinzaki
Himself
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The Great Sasuke (2016)
Mikiko Sasaki
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