Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two
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.
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| United States | Criterion Channel, Fawesome, Plex | — |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Plex | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Plex | — |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Plex | — |
| Spain | Filmin, Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two
Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two is a 1945 Japanese-language action, drama and adventure film directed by Akira Kurosawa. The cast is led by Denjirō Ōkōchi, Susumu Fujita, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Fawesome, Plex.
Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two was produced by TOHO and made in Japan. It was released on May 3, 1945.
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Writers
- Akira Kurosawa
- Release date
- May 3, 1945
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- TOHO
Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two cast & crew
Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two was directed by Akira Kurosawa and written by Akira Kurosawa.
The cast features Denjirō Ōkōchi as Shogoro Yano, Susumu Fujita as Sanshiro Sugata, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata as Gennosuke Higaki / Teshin Higaki, Gennosuke's younger brother, Akitake Kōno as Genzaburo Higaki, Yukiko Todoroki as Sayo, and Sōji Kiyokawa as Yujiro Toda.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Seiichi Suzuki, cinematography is by Takeo Itō, and it was produced by Motohiko Itō.
Is Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two worth watching?
Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 60 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and adventure, Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two
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Cast of Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two
Denjirō Ōkōchi
Shogoro Yano
Susumu Fujita
Sanshiro Sugata
Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Gennosuke Higaki / Teshin Higaki, Gennosuke's younger brother
Akitake Kōno
Genzaburo Higaki
Yukiko Todoroki
Sayo
Sōji Kiyokawa
Yujiro Toda
Masayuki Mori
Yoshima Dan
Seiji Miyaguchi
Kohei Tsuzaki
Ko Ishida
Daisuburo Hidarimonji
Ko Yamamuro
Kokuten Kōdō
Buddhist Priest Saiduchi
Ichirō Sugai
Yoshizo Fubiki
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Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two in United States?
Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two is streaming on Criterion Channel, Fawesome, Plex in United States.
▸Is Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two in?
Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two?
Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two runs 1 hours 23 minutes (83 minutes).
▸What is Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two rated?
It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 60 ratings.
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