Sanshiro the Judoist
Originally released in 1981. Sanshiro the Judoist is a action/animation film. directed by Yasumi Mikamoto. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yoshimi Iwasaki, Hideki Saijo, and Chikao Ohtsuka
Synopsis
In the year 1882, Sanshirou comes to Tokyo seeking for a worthy martial arts teacher. There, he meets Yano - a judo master who single-handedly defeats 39 jujitsu practitioners. Extremely impressed by his skill, Sanshirou decides to become his disciple. Later, Sanshirou falls for Sayo Murai - a girl whose father is a martial arts instructor at the local police department; and he also has to face Higaki Gennosuke, a skilled jujitsu fighter and his greatest rival.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 8, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Yoshimi Iwasaki
as Otomi Murai (voice)
Hideki Saijo
as Sanshiro Sugata (voice)
Chikao Ohtsuka
as Gennosuke Higaki (voice)
Nachi Nozawa
as Shogoro Yano (voice)
Kei Tomiyama
as Kinnosuke Natsume (voice)
Youichi Miyagawa
as Hansuke Murai (voice)
Osamu Kato
as Saburo Monma (voice)
Rihoko Yoshida
as Takako (voice)
Enjou Sanyuutei
as Narrator (voice)
Hiroko Maruyama
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanshiro the Judoist about?
In the year 1882, Sanshirou comes to Tokyo seeking for a worthy martial arts teacher. There, he meets Yano - a judo master who single-handedly defeats 39 jujitsu practitioners. Extremely impressed ...
Who directed Sanshiro the Judoist?
Sanshiro the Judoist was directed by Yasumi Mikamoto.
How long is Sanshiro the Judoist?
Sanshiro the Judoist has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Sanshiro the Judoist released?
Sanshiro the Judoist was released on June 8, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sanshiro the Judoist?
The main cast of Sanshiro the Judoist includes Yoshimi Iwasaki, Hideki Saijo, Chikao Ohtsuka, Nachi Nozawa, Kei Tomiyama.