The Giants

The Giants

2021
8.3

8.3/10

6 votes • View on IMDb
Documentary
Overview

We follow the epic lives of sumo legends who made it from humble beginnings in Hawaii, to becoming the first foreigners to rise to the highest ranks in sumo. Starting with Takamiyama who paved the path for Konishiki, Akebono, and Musashimaru who soon followed and ignited sumo fandom around the world. As diplomats for the sport and Japanese culture, these 600 pound outsiders share their hero’s journey from a small Hawaiian village, to having God-like adulation from fans across the world.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Ambassador
Spoken Languages
English Japanese

Keywords

sports sumo japanese folklore

Quick Facts

Release Date July 1, 2021
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt13292238

Cast

Konishiki
Konishiki

Takamiyama
Takamiyama

Akebono
Akebono

Musashimaru
Musashimaru

Key Crew

Anouk Mertens
Executive Producer
Jimmy Rutherford
Executive Producer