Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō

Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō

1956 · 84 min · Drama

A film about sumo wrestler Wakanohana Kanji I. He was nicknamed "Devil of the dohyo" due to his excellent fighting spirit and endurance.

Directed by Kenjirō Morinaga · Written by Ryuzo Kikushima

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