Sugata Sanshiro 1943

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Akira Kurosawa
Written by: Akira Kurosawa
Runtime: 80 minutes
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Cast:
Denjirō Ōkōchi
Denjirō Ōkōchi
Shogoro Yano 
Susumu Fujita
Susumu Fujita
Sanshiro Sugata 
Yukiko Todoroki
Yukiko Todoroki
Sayo Murai 
Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Gennosuke Higaki 
Takashi Shimura
Takashi Shimura
Hansuke Murai, Sayo's father 
Ranko Hanai
Ranko Hanai
Osumi Kodana 
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Also known as:
  • A Saga do Judô
  • Judo Saga
  • Judo Saga - Die Legende vom großen Judo
  • Judo Story
  • Kurosawa's Judo Saga
  • La légende du grand judo
  • Sanshiro Sugata
  • افسانه جودو
  • 산시로 스카타
  • 스카타 산시로