⭐ 6.5/10
Movie • 1943
Sanshiro Sugata
Synopsis
A hotheaded youth in 1880s Meiji Japan apprentices to judo master Shōgorō Yano, trading brute jujutsu bravado for discipline and humility. As Sanshirō matures, he proves judo’s spirit against old-guard challengers—including a deadly duel—while falling for his vanquished opponent’s daughter. Based on the novel by Tsuneo Tomita, son of Tomita Tsunejirō, the earliest disciple of judo.
Where to watch in Canada?
Streaming
Release date
1943-03-25
Original language
JA
Status
Released
Popularity
1
