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Knockout (1989): Cast

Knockout (1989) movie poster

Knockout is a 1989 drama directed by Junji Sakamoto, starring Akaji Maro as Daisuke Kamoi, Yoshio Harada and Takeshi Masu. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

Knockout (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Junji Sakamoto
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Knockout About?

The premise of Knockout without spoilers.

Against all odds, a young man fights for his dream… and his life! A Japanese boxer stages a dramatic and dangerous comeback after suffering brain damage in the ring.

Knockout Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • boxer
  • boxing
Cast & crew

Knockout Cast & Characters

Akaji Maro leads the cast as Daisuke Kamoi, with Yoshio Harada as Makio Sajima and Takeshi Masu. Directed by Junji Sakamoto; 14 actors are credited in all.

Details

Knockout Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Dotsuitarunen” and “На полу ринга”.

Also known as
  • Dotsuitarunen
  • На полу ринга
  • Нокаут!
  • 不要口出狂言

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FAQ

Knockout FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Knockout, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Knockout?

Knockout runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was Knockout released?

Knockout was released on November 11, 1989.

Who directed Knockout?

Knockout was directed by Junji Sakamoto.

More films by Junji Sakamoto

Who is in the cast of Knockout?

Knockout stars Akaji Maro as Daisuke Kamoi, Yoshio Harada as Makio Sajima and Takeshi Masu, among 14 credited actors.

Does Knockout have a post-credit scene?

No. Knockout has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Knockout in?

The original language of Knockout is Japanese.

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