

The Calamari Wrestler
2004-07-30 · 91 min · ★ 5.5
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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- Directors
- Minoru Kawasaki
- Production companies
- IMAGICA Lab.
- Countries
- Japan
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Osamu NishimuraThe Calamari Wrestler
Akira NogamiThe Octopus Wrestler
Miho ShiraishiSister
Yoshihiro TakayamaHimself
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