Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two (1945)
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.
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Genre: Action, Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: May 3, 1945
Cast
- Denjirō Ōkōchi - Shogoro Yano
- Susumu Fujita - Sanshiro Sugata
- Ryūnosuke Tsukigata - Gennosuke Higaki / Teshin Higaki, Gennosuke's younger brother
- Akitake Kōno - Genzaburo Higaki
- Yukiko Todoroki - Sayo
- Sōji Kiyokawa - Yujiro Toda
- Masayuki Mori - Yoshima Dan
- Seiji Miyaguchi - Kohei Tsuzaki
- Ko Ishida - Daisuburo Hidarimonji
- Ko Yamamuro
Screenplay
- Tsuneo Tomita (Novel)
- Akira Kurosawa (Screenplay)
Music: Seiichi Suzuki
Cinematography: Takeo Itō
Editing: Yoshie Yaguchi
Production: TOHO
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
Martial Arts Tournament: The Grand Final, Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Martial Arts: Black Belt and Honor
Keywords
martial arts, judo, jujitsu, jiu-jitsu
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two?
- Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
- Who stars in Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two?
- Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two stars Denjirō Ōkōchi, Susumu Fujita, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Akitake Kōno, Yukiko Todoroki, Sōji Kiyokawa.
- How long is Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two?
- Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two?
- Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two is a Action, Drama, Adventure film.
- Where was Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two produced?
- Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two?
- The themes of Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two include: Martial Arts Tournament: The Grand Final, Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Martial Arts: Black Belt and Honor.