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Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two

1945 · Movie · 83 min · ★ 6.0 · 46% critics

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A judo fighter returns after time away and faces new challenges, including a public showdown with an American boxer and a dangerous feud with karate rivals. As fame, pressure, and revenge pull him toward violence, he struggles to stay true to discipline, restraint, and the deeper purpose of his art.

Also known as Zoku Sugata Sanshirô · Judo Saga II · Judo Story II · Sanshiro Sugata Part Two

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Details
Original title
續 姿三四郎
Years
1945
Release date
1945-05-03
Language
Japanese
Runtime
83 min
Critic score
46/100
TMDB rating
6.0/10 (60 votes)
About

You may like this if you enjoy old-school martial arts dramas with a serious, reflective tone and historical curiosity, especially if you’ve seen The Most Beautiful; Not for you if you want fast pacing or rich character depth.

Pros: strong martial arts theme; memorable snowy finale; interesting moral conflict | Cons: thin character depth; uneven pacing; heavy-handed messaging

Themes

  • martial arts
  • judo
  • jujitsu
  • jiu-jitsu

Cast & crew

Directed by Akira Kurosawa