jujitsu,partially lost film

Sanshiro Sugata (1943)

Poster for Sanshiro Sugata

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 & Crew

Director
Akira Kurosawa
  • Profile picture of Denjirō Ōkōchi
    Shogoro Yano Denjirō Ōkōchi
  • Profile picture of Susumu Fujita
    Sanshiro Sugata Susumu Fujita
  • Profile picture of Yukiko Todoroki
    Sayo Murai Yukiko Todoroki
  • Profile picture of Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
    Gennosuke Higaki Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
  • Profile picture of Takashi Shimura
    Hansuke Murai, Sayo's father Takashi Shimura
  • Profile picture of Ranko Hanai
    Osumi Kodana Ranko Hanai
  • Profile picture of Ichirō Sugai
    Police Chief Mishima Ichirō Sugai
  • Profile picture of Yoshio Kosugi
    Master Saburo Kodama Yoshio Kosugi

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Keywords

  • jujitsu
  • partially lost film