Sanshiro Sugata
"Judo Saga"
Originally released in 1965. Sanshiro Sugata is a action/drama film. directed by Seiichiro Uchikawa. With a runtime of 2h 39m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Yūzō Kayama, Toshirō Mifune, and Tsutomu Yamazaki
Synopsis
Remake of Akira Kurosawa's films "Sanshiro Sugata and "Sanshiro Sugata Part II". A young man, Sanshiro Sugata, troubled by personal problems, takes up judo. His teacher, Shogoro Yano, is a devout man who has aroused the enmity of the local practitioners of jujitsu, the older and more accepted of the two sports. Sugata uses his newly learned prowess to gain a measure of respect from others; however, Shogoro insists that the sport has a spiritual side, a lesson Sugata has yet to learn. Eventually, in hand-to-hand combat with the father of a young woman he loves, he comes to understand the true meaning of judo.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 29, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
2h 39m
159 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Yūzō Kayama
as Sanshiro Sugata
Toshirō Mifune
as Shogoro Yano
Tsutomu Yamazaki
as Genshiro
Eiji Okada
as Gennosuke / Tesshin
Takashi Shimura
as Mishima
Kenji Kodama
Bokuzen Hidari
as Priest
Daisuke Katō
as Hansuke Murai
Yumiko Kokonoe
as Sayo, Hansuke's daughter
Tatsuhiko Namisato
as Daisaburo Hidarimonji
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Kurosawa Production
- Takarazuka Eiga Company Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanshiro Sugata about?
Remake of Akira Kurosawa's films "Sanshiro Sugata and "Sanshiro Sugata Part II". A young man, Sanshiro Sugata, troubled by personal problems, takes up judo. His teacher, Shogoro Yano, is a devout m...
Who directed Sanshiro Sugata?
Sanshiro Sugata was directed by Seiichiro Uchikawa.
How long is Sanshiro Sugata?
Sanshiro Sugata has a runtime of 2 hours and 39 minutes (159 minutes total).
When was Sanshiro Sugata released?
Sanshiro Sugata was released on May 29, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sanshiro Sugata?
The main cast of Sanshiro Sugata includes Yūzō Kayama, Toshirō Mifune, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Eiji Okada, Takashi Shimura.