Sanshiro Sugata (1943)

Sanshiro Sugata (1943)

1943-03-25 Japan 80 Min. PG-13
6.5 123 votes

Overview

The story of Sanshiro, a strong stubborn youth, who travels into the city in order to learn Jujutsu. However, upon his arrival he discovers a new form of self-defence: Judo. The main character is based on Shiro Saigo, a legendary judoka.

Cast

大河内傳次郎 is Shogoro Yano
Shogoro Yano
藤田進 is Sanshiro Sugata
Sanshiro Sugata
轟夕起子 is Sayo Murai
Sayo Murai
月形龍之介 is Gennosuke Higaki
Gennosuke Higaki
志村喬 is Hansuke Murai, Sayo's father
Hansuke Murai, Sayo's father
花井蘭子 is Osumi Kodana
Osumi Kodana
青山杉作 is Tsunetami Iimura
Tsunetami Iimura
菅井一郎 is Police Chief Mishima
Police Chief Mishima
小杉義男 is Master Saburo Kodama
Master Saburo Kodama
高堂国典 is Buddhist Priest
Buddhist Priest
河野秋武 is Yoshima Dan
Yoshima Dan