Wrestling-Ring Festival (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film
Released in 1944, Wrestling-Ring Festival is an action and history film directed by Santaro Marune, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. According to Donal Richie in The Japanese Film it was meant to do for sumo wrestling what Kurosawa had done for judo in Sanshiro sugata, and that Kurosawa wrote it for Daiei after "drinking up all [his] money" (from his autobiography).
Who’s in it. Wrestling-Ring Festival stars Chiezo Kataoka as Mt. Fuji, Haruyo Ichikawa, Mitsusaburō Ramon and Isamu Yamaguchi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wrestling-Ring Festival page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wrestling-Ring Festival tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wrestling-Ring Festival (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wrestling-Ring Festival change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Wrestling-Ring Festival?
- Wrestling-Ring Festival stars Chiezo Kataoka, Haruyo Ichikawa, Mitsusaburō Ramon, Isamu Yamaguchi and Akira Kishii.
- When was Wrestling-Ring Festival released?
- Wrestling-Ring Festival was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.