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Sanshiro Sugata

A young man's journey to master the subtleties of judo ultimately leads him to discover the deeper significance of life.

A strong-willed youth named Sanshiro arrives in the city to learn jujitsu, but is drawn to a more spiritual art, judo, when he witnesses its master, Yano, in action. As Sanshiro learns the techniques, he must also cultivate "satori," a sense of calm acceptance of Nature's law.

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Info about Sanshiro Sugata

Studio(s): Toho Eiga Co., Ltd.

Originally Released: United States, Mar 25, 1943

Production Country: Japan

Genres:Action, Adventure, Drama

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