Sanshiro Sugata
Release date: 1943-03-25
Votes: 129
Genres: Drama
The story of Sanshiro, a strong stubborn youth, who travels into the city in order to learn Jujutsu. However, upon his arrival he discovers a new form of self-defence: Judo. The main character is based on Shiro Saigo, a legendary judoka.
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