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Akai

Akai

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Documentary

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The story of Hidekazu Akai, aka "Osaka Rocky," a legendary Japanese boxer who survived a mortal injury and went on to become a famous actor.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Runtime

89 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

09 September 2022

Country

Japan

Cast

Hidekazu Akai

Hidekazu Akai

Himself

Eddie Townsend

Eddie Townsend

Himself

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