Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two (1945)
Original title: 續 姿三四郎
Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two is a 1945 Japanese-language action movie directed by Akira Kurosawa, with a running time of 1h 23m. It stars Denjirō Ōkōchi, Susumu Fujita and Ryūnosuke Tsukigata.
A few years after his breakthrough, Sanshiro resumes his path to judo mastery, testing his discipline against an American prizefighter and later facing vengeful karate brothers. As rival schools and public spectacle push him toward violence, he must reconcile strength with restraint and the true spirit of his art.
Quick answers
What is Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two about?
A few years after his breakthrough, Sanshiro resumes his path to judo mastery, testing his discipline against an American prizefighter and later facing vengeful karate brothers. As rival schools and public spectacle push him toward violence, he must reconcile strength with restraint and the true spirit of his art.
When was Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two released?
Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two was released on 3 May 1945.
How long is Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two?
Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two runs 1h 23m.
Who made Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two?
Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Where can I watch Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two?
Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two is available on Criterion Channel, Fawesome and Plex.
Where to watch Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two
Stream: Criterion Channel
Watch free: Fawesome
Watch free with ads: Plex
Cast
- Denjirō Ōkōchi as Shogoro Yano
- Susumu Fujita as Sanshiro Sugata
- Ryūnosuke Tsukigata as Gennosuke Higaki / Teshin Higaki, Gennosuke's younger brother
- Akitake Kōno as Genzaburo Higaki
- Yukiko Todoroki as Sayo
- Sōji Kiyokawa as Yujiro Toda
- Masayuki Mori as Yoshima Dan
- Seiji Miyaguchi as Kohei Tsuzaki
- Ko Ishida as Daisuburo Hidarimonji
- Ko Yamamuro
- Kokuten Kōdō as Buddhist Priest Saiduchi
- Ichirō Sugai as Yoshizo Fubiki