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School Wars: Hero (2004)

Movie 118 min

Drama

Set in the mid-1970s, the film is based on the true story of Yoshiharu Yamaguchi, a teacher and former Japanese international rugby union player, who turned-around a failing high school in Kyoto, giving special attention to the rugby team, which included the most disruptive students among its members.

Ikuo Sekimoto Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 18, 2004
Runtime
118 min
IMDb
tt1703131
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Cast

Shôei Shuji Yamagami Emi Wakui Emi Wakui Etsuko Yamagami Asahi Uchida Asahi Uchida Sayaka Kanda Sayaka Kanda Michiyo Katsuya Kobayashi Katsuya Kobayashi Tomohisa Yuge Tomohisa Yuge Hiroyuki Onoue Hiroyuki Onoue Tsuyoshi Nakagawa Reiji Nakagawa Reiji Nakagawa Hanako Miyagawa Kanpei Hazama Kanpei Hazama Kōtarō Satomi Kōtarō Satomi Akihiko Kambayashi Sumihiro Yoshikawa Sumihiro Yoshikawa Toshi Shioya School Teacher

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Frequently asked questions

What is School Wars: Hero about?
Set in the mid-1970s, the film is based on the true story of Yoshiharu Yamaguchi, a teacher and former Japanese international rugby union player, who turned-around a failing high school in Kyoto, giving special attention to the rugby team, which included the most disruptive students among its members.
Who directed School Wars: Hero?
School Wars: Hero was directed by Ikuo Sekimoto.
Who stars in School Wars: Hero?
School Wars: Hero stars Shôei, Emi Wakui, Asahi Uchida, Sayaka Kanda.
When was School Wars: Hero released?
School Wars: Hero is a 2004 drama film.
Where can I watch School Wars: Hero?
You can watch School Wars: Hero with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.