Sanshiro Sugata
Original title: 姿三四郎
6.5/ 10IMDb6.7146
19431h 19m
Overview
A hotheaded youth in 1880s Meiji Japan apprentices to judo master Shōgorō Yano, trading brute jujutsu bravado for discipline and humility. As Sanshirō matures, he proves judo’s spirit against old-guard challengers—including a deadly duel—while falling for his vanquished opponent’s daughter. Based on the novel by Tsuneo Tomita, son of Tomita Tsunejirō, the earliest disciple of judo.
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Crew
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Writers
- Tsuneo Tomita, Akira Kurosawa
- Producer
- Keiji Matsuzaki
- Production
- TOHO
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sanshiro Sugata rated?
Sanshiro Sugata has an audience rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 146 votes.
Who directed Sanshiro Sugata?
Sanshiro Sugata was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
When was Sanshiro Sugata released?
Sanshiro Sugata was released in 1943.