Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō (1956)
• December 27th, 1956 • 1h 24min
Drama
Overview
A film about sumo wrestler Wakanohana Kanji I. He was nicknamed "Devil of the dohyo" due to his excellent fighting spirit and endurance.
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