Sanshiro Sugata
1943, Japanese. Directed by Akira Kurosawa.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Akira KurosawaDirector
- Denjirō ŌkōchiShogoro Yano
- Susumu FujitaSanshiro Sugata
- Yukiko TodorokiSayo Murai
- Ryūnosuke TsukigataGennosuke Higaki
- Takashi ShimuraHansuke Murai, Sayo's father
- Ranko HanaiOsumi Kodana
- Sugisaku AoyamaTsunetami Iimura
- Ichirō SugaiPolice Chief Mishima
- Yoshio KosugiMaster Saburo Kodama
- Kokuten KōdōBuddhist Priest
- Michisaburō SegawaWada
- Akitake KōnoYoshima Dan
Details
- Released
- 25 March 1943
- Original title
- 姿三四郎
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Akira Kurosawa
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What Sanshiro Sugata is based on
Sanshiro Sugata is adapted from a novel.
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Sanshiro Sugata: quick answers
What comes after Sanshiro Sugata?
Next in the series: Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two (1945).
Is Sanshiro Sugata worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 150 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sanshiro Sugata?
Sanshiro Sugata runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Sanshiro Sugata have a post-credits scene?
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Sanshiro Sugata parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Sanshiro Sugata on?
Sanshiro Sugata isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sanshiro Sugata?
If you liked Sanshiro Sugata, try Samurai Rebellion, Kamui, Samurai Marathon.
Who directed Sanshiro Sugata?
Sanshiro Sugata (1943) was directed by Akira Kurosawa and stars Denjirō Ōkōchi, Susumu Fujita, Yukiko Todoroki.
What is Sanshiro Sugata based on?
Sanshiro Sugata is adapted from a novel.