Sugata Sanshiro(1977)
姿三四郎
Sugata Sanshiro Synopsis
The story of Sanshiro Sugata, a young man who wants to learn the new art of judo. A wise teacher reveals to Sanshiro that judo is not merely a means of combat nor a demonstration of physical skill, but an art which reveals the artist to himself.
Sugata Sanshiro (1977) is a drama and action film directed by Kihachi Okamoto, released on October 29, 1977 with a runtime of 2h 23m. It stars Tomokazu Miura, Kumiko Akiyoshi, Tatsuya Nakadai and Atsuo Nakamura. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Kihachi Okamoto
- Writers:
- Tsuneo Tomita, Kihachi Okamoto, Yasuko Miyazaki
- Producers:
- Ichirō Ikeda
- Cinematographer:
- Daisaku Kimura
- Composer:
- Masaru Satō
- Production:
- TOHO
- Status:
- Released
Sugata Sanshiro Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tomokazu Miura
as Sanshiro Sugata
Kumiko Akiyoshi
as Otomi Murai
Tatsuya Nakadai
as Yano
Atsuo Nakamura
as Gennosuke Higaki
Jirô Chiba
as Tesshin Higaki
Hiroshi Miyauchi
as Gensaburo Higaki
Ai Kanzaki
as Takako Minamikoji
Ichirō Nakatani
as Saburo Monma
Yuko Asano
as Osumi Monma
Mitsuko Kusabue
as Osen
Kyôko Kishida
as Omon
Kunie Tanaka
as Yasuyoshi
Key crew
Directed by Kihachi Okamoto, written by Tsuneo Tomita, Kihachi Okamoto and Yasuko Miyazaki, produced by Ichirō Ikeda.
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Sugata Sanshiro Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Sugata Sanshiro – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sugata Sanshiro online?
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Sugata Sanshiro (1977) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sugata Sanshiro?
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The main cast of Sugata Sanshiro (1977) includes Tomokazu Miura, Kumiko Akiyoshi, Tatsuya Nakadai, Atsuo Nakamura and Jirô Chiba. The film was directed by Kihachi Okamoto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sugata Sanshiro released?
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Sugata Sanshiro was released on October 29, 1977 and runs for 2h 23m.
Is Sugata Sanshiro worth watching?
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Sugata Sanshiro (1977) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.