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.
Release Date: 1943-03-25
Drama
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Casts
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
Ichirō Sugai
as Police Chief Mishima
Yoshio Kosugi
as Master Saburo Kodama
Kokuten Kōdō
as Buddhist Priest
Ichirō Ryūzaki
as Monma's pupil (uncredited)
