The Calamari Wrestler (2004)
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
Release Date: July 30, 2004
Cast
- Osamu Nishimura - The Calamari Wrestler
- Akira Nogami - The Octopus Wrestler
- Miho Shiraishi - Sister
- Nobuo Kameko
- Yoshihiro Takayama - Himself
- Matthew Saliba - Himself
- Kana Ishida
- 谷口洋行 - mantis shrimp boxer
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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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.