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The Boxer

7.219771h 34mMovieDrama

In the midst of a match, Hayato, a successful boxer, has had enough of the sport. He lets himself get knocked out, and quits boxing, leaving his wife and living alone with his mangy dog. One day a young mediocre boxer knocks at the door and wants to be Hayato's apprentice.

DirectorShūji Terayama
WritersFumio Ishimori·Rio Kishida

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Cast · Directed by Shūji Terayama

BSBunta Sugawara
Bunta Sugawara
Hayato
KSKentarō Shimizu
Kentarō Shimizu
Tetsuo Tenma
MHMasumi Harukawa
Masumi Harukawa
Harumi
HIHiroko Isayama
Hiroko Isayama
Kazuyo
JKJuro Kara
Juro Kara
Referee for the Final Match
SOShoichi Ozawa
Shoichi Ozawa
Apartment Manager
KNKeiko Niitaka
Keiko Niitaka
Garasha
YSYasushi Suzuki
Yasushi Suzuki
Sushi Customer
YRYoko Ran
Yoko Ran
Ina
AŌAkira Ōizumi
Akira Ōizumi
Bandit
YK
Yuka Kamebuchi
Lady in the Restaurant
HNHiroshi Nawa
Hiroshi Nawa
Yamamoto

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