Sanshiro Sugata

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

Writers Tsuneo Tomita Akira Kurosawa

Stars Denjirō Ōkōchi Susumu Fujita Yukiko Todoroki

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