One Pound Gospel (1988)
Original title: 1ポンドの福音
One Pound Gospel is a 1988 Japanese-language romance movie directed by Osamu Dezaki, with a running time of 50m. It stars Toru Furuya, Hiromi Tsuru and Ichiro Nagai.
Hatanaka Kosaku is a young boxer who has a major flaw, he can't stop eating. That weakness puts him into into heavier weight classes that put him against stronger boxers and even worse, he's prone to throw up when he gets a body blow, which drives potential opponents away. His coach is at his wit's end as he struggles to get this idiot to show some discipline in his training. The matter is complicated when a young nun feeds the "starving" boy after she finds him fainted on the streets during his enforced fast. She learns of her mistake and she tries to help him get ready for a fight, but his weakness for food and the odd relationship they share don't makes things easy.
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What is One Pound Gospel about?
Hatanaka Kosaku is a young boxer who has a major flaw, he can't stop eating. That weakness puts him into into heavier weight classes that put him against stronger boxers and even worse, he's prone to throw up when he gets a body blow, which drives potential opponents away. His coach is at his wit's end as he struggles to get this idiot to show some discipline in his training. The matter is complicated when a young nun feeds the "starving" boy after she finds him fainted on the streets during his enforced fast. She learns of her mistake and she tries to help him get ready for a fight, but his weakness for food and the odd relationship they share don't makes things easy.
When was One Pound Gospel released?
One Pound Gospel was released on 2 December 1988.
How long is One Pound Gospel?
One Pound Gospel runs 50m.
Who made One Pound Gospel?
One Pound Gospel was directed by Osamu Dezaki.