Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō
1956, Japanese. Directed by Kenjirō Morinaga.
A film about sumo wrestler Wakanohana Kanji I. He was nicknamed "Devil of the dohyo" due to his excellent fighting spirit and endurance.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 27 December 1956
- Original title
- Wakanohana monogatari dohyou no oni
- Written by
- Ryuzo Kikushima, Touo Matsushita
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Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō: quick answers
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How long is Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō?
Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō have a post-credits scene?
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Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō on?
Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 December 1956. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō?
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Who directed Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō?
Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō (1956) was directed by Kenjirō Morinaga and stars Kyōji Aoyama, Kōtarō Bandō, Mie Kitahara.