Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two

Action, Drama, Adventure

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Akira Kurosawa

Status Released

Release Date 1945-05-03

Storyline

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.