Personal Life
Inoki was married to actress Mitsuko Baisho from 1971 to 1987 and together they had a daughter, Hiroko.
Inoki appeared in the movie The Bad News Bears Go to Japan as himself. A subplot in his scenes involved Inoki seeking a rematch with Ali. His appearance in the movie culminates with a match against the main character, Marvin Lazar (played by Tony Curtis). Fellow wrestler Hector Guerrero was Curtis's stunt double for the wrestling itself.
Inoki had the starring role in the film Acacia directed by Jinsei Tsuji.
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