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Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two (1945)

Movie ★ 6.0 83 min

Action Drama Adventure

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.

Akira Kurosawa Director

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Released
May 3, 1945
Runtime
83 min
IMDb
tt0038268
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Cast

Denjirō Ōkōchi Denjirō Ōkōchi Shogoro Yano Susumu Fujita Susumu Fujita Sanshiro Sugata Ryūnosuke Tsukigata Ryūnosuke Tsukigata Gennosuke Higaki / Teshin Higaki, Gennosuke's younger brother Akitake Kōno Akitake Kōno Genzaburo Higaki Yukiko Todoroki Yukiko Todoroki Sayo Sōji Kiyokawa Sōji Kiyokawa Yujiro Toda Masayuki Mori Masayuki Mori Yoshima Dan Seiji Miyaguchi Seiji Miyaguchi Kohei Tsuzaki Ko Ishida Daisuburo Hidarimonji Ko Yamamuro Kokuten Kōdō Kokuten Kōdō Buddhist Priest Saiduchi Ichirō Sugai Ichirō Sugai Yoshizo Fubiki Osman Yusuf Osman Yusuf American Sailor (uncredited) Roy James William Lister (uncredited) E.H. Eric E.H. Eric (uncredited)

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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.
When was Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two released?
Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two is a 1945 action, drama, adventure film.
Where can I watch Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two?
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