
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)