Ex-wrestler Antonio Inoki introduces his first film

Wednesday 18th June, 06:30 AM JST

TOKYO —

Ex-wrestler and politician Antonio Inoki, 65, is looking forward to his film debut next year. At a preview event for “Acacia, ” Inoki said he plays the part of an old man who is a lonely ex-wrestler and gradually opens his heart to the world through his friendship with a young boy.

Inoki said, “I always try to be active for my age. But in the film, I had to pretend to be a lonely old man. It’s a pity that I didn’t have any love scenes.” “Acacia” was filmed in Hakodate and co-stars Eri Ishida and Kazuki Kitamura.

6 Comments

rjd_jr at 07:37 AM JST - 18th June

Wow, already 65, how time flies. Sorry tony, but I have no desire to see a sixty plus year old guy in a movie love scene.
Altria at 09:37 AM JST - 18th June

Especially with a young boy!
Sarge at 09:43 AM JST - 18th June

"Acacia"? How about "1-2-3 Daaa!"?

And what ever happened to Inoki's Sports-Peace Party?
lipscombe at 11:06 AM JST - 18th June

ichi ni san daaaaaaaaaamn awful movie is my prediction
TeruSensei at 02:44 PM JST - 18th June

But it's INOKI.

That alone will guarantee box office success.
Sarge at 03:19 PM JST - 18th June

The full title is "Acacia no Hana ga Sakidasu Koro."