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.
Drama
Production Companies:
Toho Eiga Co., Ltd.
Production Countries:
Japan
Astro
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Date: 2017-01-13T18:30:56.000Z
Observations on Film Art: David Bordwell on SANSHIRO SUGATA