Sugata Sanshiro (1977)
Original title: 姿三四郎
Sugata Sanshiro is a 1977 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Kihachi Okamoto, with a running time of 2h 23m. It stars Tomokazu Miura, Kumiko Akiyoshi and Tatsuya Nakadai.
The story of Sanshiro Sugata, a young man who wants to learn the new art of judo. A wise teacher reveals to Sanshiro that judo is not merely a means of combat nor a demonstration of physical skill, but an art which reveals the artist to himself.
Quick answers
What is Sugata Sanshiro about?
The story of Sanshiro Sugata, a young man who wants to learn the new art of judo. A wise teacher reveals to Sanshiro that judo is not merely a means of combat nor a demonstration of physical skill, but an art which reveals the artist to himself.
When was Sugata Sanshiro released?
Sugata Sanshiro was released on 29 October 1977.
How long is Sugata Sanshiro?
Sugata Sanshiro runs 2h 23m.
Who made Sugata Sanshiro?
Sugata Sanshiro was directed by Kihachi Okamoto.
Cast
- Tomokazu Miura as Sanshiro Sugata
- Kumiko Akiyoshi as Otomi Murai
- Tatsuya Nakadai as Yano
- Atsuo Nakamura as Gennosuke Higaki
- Jirô Chiba as Tesshin Higaki
- Hiroshi Miyauchi as Gensaburo Higaki
- Ai Kanzaki as Takako Minamikoji
- Ichirō Nakatani as Saburo Monma
- Yuko Asano as Osumi Monma
- Mitsuko Kusabue as Osen
- Kyôko Kishida as Omon
- Kunie Tanaka as Yasuyoshi