Yeokdosan

Dec 6 2004 N/A 2h 29m
Biography, Drama, Sport

Story of Rikidozan, a sumo wrestler who can only achieve limited success in Japan because he's half Korean. But when Rikidozan goes to the United States and discovers professional wrestling, he becomes a hero back home.

Plot

The life of Korean-born wrestler Rikidôzan, who, after being barred from Japanese wrestling because of his ethnic origins, became a sensation in the United States in the 1950s.

Written by

Hae-sung Song

Directed by

Hae-sung Song

Production Countries

South Korea

Production Companies

Sidus, CJ Entertainment

Languages

Awards

3 wins & 8 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
350
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA