Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two

1945 · 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.

Director: Akira Kurosawa
Writers: Tsuneo Tomita, Akira Kurosawa
Released: May 3, 1945
Language: Japanese