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Sanshiro Sugata

Sanshiro Sugata

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 姿三四郎
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1943-03-25
  • Runtime: 80 minutes
  • Rating: 6.5/10 (134 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Toho Eiga
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.7585
  • Languages: Japanese

Cast & Crew

Denjirō Ōkōchi

Denjirō Ōkōchi

as Shogoro Yano

Susumu Fujita

Susumu Fujita

as Sanshiro Sugata

Yukiko Todoroki

Yukiko Todoroki

as Sayo Murai

Ryūnosuke Tsukigata

Ryūnosuke Tsukigata

as Gennosuke Higaki

Takashi Shimura

Takashi Shimura

as Hansuke Murai, Sayo's father

Ranko Hanai

Ranko Hanai

as Osumi Kodana

Sugisaku Aoyama

Sugisaku Aoyama

as Tsunetami Iimura

Ichirō Sugai

Ichirō Sugai

as Police Chief Mishima

Yoshio Kosugi

Yoshio Kosugi

as Master Saburo Kodama

Kokuten Kōdō

Kokuten Kōdō

as Buddhist Priest

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Trailers & Clips

Observations on Film Art: David Bordwell on SANSHIRO SUGATA

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sanshiro Sugata?

Sanshiro Sugata is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1943-03-25.

Who are the main actors in Sanshiro Sugata?

The main cast includes Denjirō Ōkōchi, Susumu Fujita, Yukiko Todoroki, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Takashi Shimura, .

Where can I watch Sanshiro Sugata online?

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Is Sanshiro Sugata based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Sanshiro Sugata?

Sanshiro Sugata has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 based on 134 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Sanshiro Sugata?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Sanshiro Sugata?

The soundtrack was composed by Toho Eiga. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Sanshiro Sugata filmed?

Sanshiro Sugata was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Sanshiro Sugata?

The total runtime of Sanshiro Sugata is 80 minutes.

Is Sanshiro Sugata suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Sanshiro Sugata?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Sanshiro Sugata.

Does Sanshiro Sugata have a post-credit scene?

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