1943
6.6 (128 votes)
1h 20m
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
Toho Eiga Co., Ltd.
Sanshiro Sugata (姿三四郎)
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Producer: Keiji Matsuzaki
Director of Photography: Akira Mimura
Screenplay: Akira Kurosawa
