School Wars: Hero

Drama · 2004

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.

Starring

Shôei, Yoshiyuki Okuhara, Ikuo Sekimoto, Emi Wakui, Asahi Uchida, Toshimichi Saeki, Masami Inomoto, Yoshiharu Yamaguchi, Katsuya Kobayashi

Director

Ikuo Sekimoto

Producer

Kazunari Hashiguchi