In Search of Antonio Inoki

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In Search of Antonio Inoki

2023

1h 47m

8.5(1 votes)

Documentary

Overview

A look into the life and career of the legendary wrestler Antonio Inoki

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Social & External

Production Companies

Cast & Crew

3 members

Acting

Kanji Inoki

Self (archive footage)

Acting

有田哲平

Self

Acting

福山雅治

Narrator (voice)

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