Sanshiro Sugata (1943)
Drama
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.
Cast
Shogoro Yano
Sanshiro Sugata
Wada
Yoshima Dan
Yujiro Toda
Kohei Tsuzaki
Toranosuki Niiseki
Nemoto
Torakichi
Monma's pupil (uncredited)
Sayo Murai
Gennosuke Higaki
Hansuke Murai, Sayo's father
Osumi Kodana
Tsunetami Iimura
Police Chief Mishima
Master Saburo Kodama
Buddhist Priest
Crew
Director
Novel
Producer
Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
Editor
Art Direction
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Sound
Screenplay
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Editor