Wakanohana: The Story of the Devil of the Dohyō

Release date: 1956-12-27
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Genres: Drama
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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