School Wars: Hero_
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, Emi Wakui, Asahi Uchida
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
School Wars: Hero was released 22 years ago in 2004.
Overview
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-...
School Wars: Hero is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 58m.
CAST (14)
S
Shôei
Shuji Yamagami
Emi Wakui
Etsuko Yamagami
Asahi Uchida
Sayaka Kanda
Michiyo
Katsuya Kobayashi
Tomohisa Yuge
Hiroyuki Onoue
TN
Tsuyoshi Nakagawa
Reiji Nakagawa
HM
Hanako Miyagawa
Kanpei Hazama
Kōtarō Satomi
Akihiko Kambayashi
Sumihiro Yoshikawa
TS
Toshi Shioya
School Teacher
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is School Wars: Hero about?
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.
How long is School Wars: Hero?
School Wars: Hero has a runtime of 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Who stars in School Wars: Hero?
The cast of School Wars: Hero includes Shôei, Emi Wakui, Asahi Uchida, Sayaka Kanda, Katsuya Kobayashi.
GENRES (1)
Drama
