Sanshiro Sugata

Year: 1943

Runtime: 80 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Akira Kurosawa

Drama

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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