Overview
In the midst of a match, Hayato, a successful boxer, has had enough of the sport. He lets himself get knocked out, and quits boxing, leaving his wife and living alone with his mangy dog. One day a young mediocre boxer knocks at the door and wants to be Hayato's apprentice.
Director and cast
- Shūji Terayama Director
- Bunta Sugawara as Hayato
- Kentarō Shimizu as Tetsuo Tenma
- Masumi Harukawa as Harumi
- Hiroko Isayama as Kazuyo
- Juro Kara as Referee for the Final Match
- Yōsuke Natsuki as Hurricane Shanghai's Fiancé
- Shoichi Ozawa as Apartment Manager
- Keiko Niitaka as Garasha
- Yasushi Suzuki Cast
- Yoko Ran Cast
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