Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two
Originally released in 1945. Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two is a action/drama film. directed by Akira Kurosawa. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Denjirō Ōkōchi, Susumu Fujita, and Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Synopsis
A few years after his breakthrough, Sanshiro resumes his path to judo mastery—testing his discipline against an American prizefighter and later facing vengeful karate brothers. As rival schools and public spectacle push him toward violence, he must reconcile strength with restraint and the true spirit of his art.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 3, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (57 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Denjirō Ōkōchi
as Shogoro Yano
Susumu Fujita
as Sanshiro Sugata
Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
as Gennosuke Higaki / Teshin Higaki, Gennosuke's younger brother
Akitake Kōno
as Genzaburo Higaki
Yukiko Todoroki
as Sayo
Sōji Kiyokawa
as Yujiro Toda
Masayuki Mori
as Yoshima Dan
Seiji Miyaguchi
as Kohei Tsuzaki
Ko Ishida
as Daisuburo Hidarimonji
Ko Yamamuro
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two about?
A few years after his breakthrough, Sanshiro resumes his path to judo mastery—testing his discipline against an American prizefighter and later facing vengeful karate brothers. As rival schools a...
Who directed Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two?
Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
How long is Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two?
Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two released?
Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two was released on May 3, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two?
The main cast of Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two includes Denjirō Ōkōchi, Susumu Fujita, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Akitake Kōno, Yukiko Todoroki.