Boxer Joe (1995)

9.0/10 118 min Documentary Comedy Drama

Overview

A docudrama about the boxer Jôichirô Tatsuyoshi. The documentary part follows Tatsuyohi for 18 months, from his comeback from an eye injury to his match against Yasuei Yakushiji in 1994. A fictional part follows a restaurant owner, fan of Tatsuyohi, waiting for the match with his friends and family.

Cast

Jôichirô Tatsuyoshi

Himself

Ryudo Uzaki

Tomoka Kurotani

Jun Kunimura

Akaji Maro

Kiyomi Aratani

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