1943, drama
80 minutes
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.
Shogoro Yano
Sanshiro Sugata
Sayo Murai
Gennosuke Higaki
Hansuke Murai, Sayo's father
Osumi Kodana
Tsunetami Iimura
Police Chief Mishima
Master Saburo Kodama
Buddhist Priest
Wada
Yoshima Dan
Yujiro Toda
Kohei Tsuzaki
Toranosuki Niiseki
Nemoto
Torakichi
Monma's pupil (uncredited)
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Original music composer
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