Tug of War! (2012): Cast & Box Office
Tug of War! is a 2012 comedy directed by Nobuo Mizuta, starring Toshiki Ayata as city council chairman, Mao Inoue and Masato Wada. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $3 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Nobuo Mizuta
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Toho
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tug of War! About?
The premise of Tug of War! without spoilers.
To revitalize his city’s image, the mayor of Oita enlists Chiaki, a young PR employee, to create a female tug-of-war team. The film follows the journey of eight women as they navigate personal challenges and learn to rely on each other, all while competing in the demanding sport. Director Nobuo Mizuta blends comedy, drama, and subtle social commentary in this story about teamwork, perseverance, and finding strength in unexpected places.
Tug of War! Cast & Characters
Toshiki Ayata leads the cast as city council chairman, with Mao Inoue as Chiaki Nishikawa and Masato Wada as pet shop employee. Directed by Nobuo Mizuta; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nobuo Mizuta
- Toshiki Ayata as city council chairman
- Mao Inoue as Chiaki Nishikawa
- Masato Wada as pet shop employee
- Hiroki Ôkawa as coach of boys team
Also Starring in Tug of War!
· 16 more- Inuko Inuyama Kaoru Himeno
- Takashi Sasano Naomasa Fujishiro
- Naomi Nishida Emi Nakayama
- Jiro Sato mayor's secretary
- Toru Nomaguchi Chiaki's boss
- Kenjirou Ishimaru Mitsuru Obayashi
- Keiko Matsuzaka Yoko Nishikawa
- Haruka Kinami Chiaki's co-worker
- Morio Kazama Kenichiro Hanamiya
- Tetsuji Tamayama Kimio Kumada
- Sonim Reiko Ito
- Naomi Watanabe Mika Fujishiro
- Hidehiko Ishizuka Anami-san
- Ryusei Saito Kenta
- Yōko Asaji Kazue Obayashi
- Akiko Chubachi Saori Yoshida
More from Nobuo Mizuta
More films directed by Nobuo Mizuta: Confess to Your Crimes, We’re Millennials. Got a problem?: The Movie, I Am Makimoto and Sing My Life.
Tug of War! Box Office
Tug of War! grossed $3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3M
- International
- $3M
Tug of War! Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Tsuna Hiichatta!” and “줄다리기!”.
- Also known as
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- Tsuna Hiichatta!
- 줄다리기!
- 八个拔河女
- 繩氣娘子軍
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Tug of War! FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Tug of War!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tug of War!?
Tug of War! runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Tug of War! released?
Tug of War! was released on November 22, 2012.
Who directed Tug of War!?
Tug of War! was directed by Nobuo Mizuta.
More films by Nobuo Mizuta Who is in the cast of Tug of War!?
Tug of War! stars Toshiki Ayata as city council chairman, Mao Inoue as Chiaki Nishikawa and Masato Wada as pet shop employee, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Tug of War! make at the box office?
Tug of War! grossed $3 million worldwide.
Does Tug of War! have a post-credit scene?
No. Tug of War! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Tug of War! in?
The original language of Tug of War! is Japanese.
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