School Wars: Hero (2004)

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.

• Release Date: 2004-09-18
• Runtime: 1h 58min
• Director: Ikuo Sekimoto
• Writers: Ritsu Yamada, Toshimichi Saeki.