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.
18th September 2004
21 years ago
1 hour 58 minutes
Finishes at 11:01am
7/10
70%
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