Sanshiro Sugata
Originally released in 1943. Sanshiro Sugata is a drama film. directed by Akira Kurosawa. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Denjirō Ōkōchi, Susumu Fujita, and Yukiko Todoroki
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 25, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (136 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Denjirō Ōkōchi
as Shogoro Yano
Susumu Fujita
as Sanshiro Sugata
Yukiko Todoroki
as Sayo Murai
Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
as Gennosuke Higaki
Takashi Shimura
as Hansuke Murai, Sayo's father
Ranko Hanai
as Osumi Kodana
Sugisaku Aoyama
as Tsunetami Iimura
Ichirō Sugai
as Police Chief Mishima
Yoshio Kosugi
as Master Saburo Kodama
Kokuten Kōdō
as Buddhist Priest
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toho Eiga
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanshiro Sugata about?
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 ...
Who directed Sanshiro Sugata?
Sanshiro Sugata was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
How long is Sanshiro Sugata?
Sanshiro Sugata has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Sanshiro Sugata released?
Sanshiro Sugata was released on March 25, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sanshiro Sugata?
The main cast of Sanshiro Sugata includes Denjirō Ōkōchi, Susumu Fujita, Yukiko Todoroki, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Takashi Shimura.
Is Sanshiro Sugata worth watching?
Sanshiro Sugata has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 136 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.