Boxer Joe

Overview

A docudrama about the boxer Jôichirô Tatsuyoshi. The documentary part follows Tatsuyohi for 18 months, from his comeback from an eye injury to his match against Yasuei Yakushiji in 1994. A fictional part follows a restaurant owner, fan of Tatsuyohi, waiting for the match with his friends and family.

Director: Junji Sakamoto

Cast

Jôichirô Tatsuyoshi

Himself

Ryudo Uzaki

Tomoka Kurotani

Jun Kunimura

Akaji Maro

Kiyomi Aratani