The Calamari Wrestler (2004)

The Calamari Wrestler (2004) poster

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.

Director: Minoru Kawasaki
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 91 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: IMAGICA Lab.
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Dark Comedy and Irony

Keywords

absurd

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Minoru Kawasaki
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Calamari Wrestler about?
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.
Who directed The Calamari Wrestler?
The Calamari Wrestler was directed by Minoru Kawasaki.
Who stars in The Calamari Wrestler?
The Calamari Wrestler stars Osamu Nishimura, Akira Nogami, Miho Shiraishi, Nobuo Kameko, Yoshihiro Takayama, Matthew Saliba.
How long is The Calamari Wrestler?
The Calamari Wrestler has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is The Calamari Wrestler?
The Calamari Wrestler is a Comedy film.
Where was The Calamari Wrestler produced?
The Calamari Wrestler was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of The Calamari Wrestler?
The themes of The Calamari Wrestler include: Dark Comedy and Irony.