Sanshiro Sugata(1943)
姿三四郎
Sanshiro Sugata Synopsis
A hotheaded youth in 1880s Meiji Japan apprentices to judo master Shōgorō Yano, trading brute jujutsu bravado for discipline and humility. As Sanshirō matures, he proves judo’s spirit against old-guard challengers—including a deadly duel—while falling for his vanquished opponent’s daughter. Based on the novel by Tsuneo Tomita, son of Tomita Tsunejirō, the earliest disciple of judo.
Sanshiro Sugata (1943) is a drama film directed by Akira Kurosawa, released on March 25, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Denjirō Ōkōchi, Susumu Fujita, Yukiko Todoroki and Ryūnosuke Tsukigata. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 149 ratings.
- Director:
- Akira Kurosawa
- Writers:
- Tsuneo Tomita, Akira Kurosawa
- Producers:
- Keiji Matsuzaki
- Cinematographer:
- Akira Mimura
- Composer:
- Seiichi Suzuki
- Production:
- TOHO
- Status:
- Released
Sanshiro Sugata (1943) Trailer
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Sanshiro Sugata Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
- Sugisaku Aoyama
Sugisaku Aoyama
as Tsunetami Iimura
Ichirō Sugai
as Police Chief Mishima
Yoshio Kosugi
as Master Saburo Kodama
Kokuten Kōdō
as Buddhist Priest
- Michisaburō Segawa
Michisaburō Segawa
as Wada
Akitake Kōno
as Yoshima Dan
Key crew
Directed by Akira Kurosawa, written by Tsuneo Tomita and Akira Kurosawa, produced by Keiji Matsuzaki.
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Sanshiro Sugata Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 149 ratings.
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Sanshiro Sugata – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sanshiro Sugata online?
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Sanshiro Sugata (1943) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sanshiro Sugata?
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The main cast of Sanshiro Sugata (1943) includes Denjirō Ōkōchi, Susumu Fujita, Yukiko Todoroki, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata and Takashi Shimura. The film was directed by Akira Kurosawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sanshiro Sugata released?
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Sanshiro Sugata was released on March 25, 1943 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Sanshiro Sugata worth watching?
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Sanshiro Sugata (1943) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 149 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sanshiro Sugata?
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