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Sanshiro Sugata (1943) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1943 · 80 mins · Japanese
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- Directed by
- Akira Kurosawa
- Starring
- Takashi Shimura, Ichirô Sugai, Yoshio Kosugi, Akitake Kôno, Kokuten Kôdô, Susumu Fujita
The story follows Sanshiro, a strong‑willed youth who leaves his home for the city to study Jujutsu, only to encounter the emerging martial art of Judo. His journey becomes a clash between old techniques and the new discipline, shaping his growth as a fighter. The protagonist draws inspiration from the legendary judoka Shiro Saigo.
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