Sanshiro the Judoist
姿三四郎
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About
In the year 1882, Sanshirou comes to Tokyo seeking for a worthy martial arts teacher. There, he meets Yano - a judo master who single-handedly defeats 39 jujitsu practitioners. Extremely impressed by his skill, Sanshirou decides to become his disciple. Later, Sanshirou falls for Sayo Murai - a girl whose father is a martial arts instructor at the local police department; and he also has to face Higaki Gennosuke, a skilled jujitsu fighter and his greatest rival.
Cast
Yoshimi Iwasaki
as Otomi Murai (voice)
Hideki Saijo
as Sanshiro Sugata (voice)
Chikao Ohtsuka
as Gennosuke Higaki (voice)
Nachi Nozawa
as Shogoro Yano (voice)
Kei Tomiyama
as Kinnosuke Natsume (voice)
Youichi Miyagawa
as Hansuke Murai (voice)
Osamu Kato
as Saburo Monma (voice)
Rihoko Yoshida
as Takako (voice)
Enjou Sanyuutei
as Narrator (voice)
Hiroko Maruyama
as
Kaneta Kimotsuki
as
Kenichi Ogata
as
Koichi Kitamura
as
Reizō Nomoto
as
Shigezo Sasaoka
as
Keaton Yamada
as
Toku Nishio
as
Yoku Shioya
as
Daisuke Gori
as
Yusaku Yara
as
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About Sanshiro the Judoist
In the year 1882, Sanshirou comes to Tokyo seeking for a worthy martial arts teacher. There, he meets Yano - a judo master who single-handedly defeats 39 jujitsu practitioners. Extremely impressed by his skill, Sanshirou decides to become his disciple. Later, Sanshirou falls for Sayo Murai - a girl whose father is a martial arts instructor at the local police department; and he also has to face Higaki Gennosuke, a skilled jujitsu fighter and his greatest rival. Running 70 minutes.
Sanshiro the Judoist Cast and Characters
The cast features Yoshimi Iwasaki (as Otomi Murai (voice)), Hideki Saijo (as Sanshiro Sugata (voice)), Chikao Ohtsuka (as Gennosuke Higaki (voice)), Nachi Nozawa (as Shogoro Yano (voice)), and Kei Tomiyama (as Kinnosuke Natsume (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Sanshiro the Judoist has built such a passionate audience.
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Sanshiro the Judoist flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is action sequences that don't feel cheap. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Sanshiro the Judoist?
Sanshiro the Judoist runs for 70 minutes (about 1.2 hour).
Is Sanshiro the Judoist good? What's the rating?
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Who is in the cast of Sanshiro the Judoist?
The main cast includes Yoshimi Iwasaki, Hideki Saijo, Chikao Ohtsuka, and Nachi Nozawa, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Sanshiro the Judoist available in Japanese?
Yes — Sanshiro the Judoist was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Sanshiro the Judoist released?
Sanshiro the Judoist was released in 1981.
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What is Sanshiro the Judoist about?
Sanshiro the Judoist is a Action/Animation film. In the year 1882, Sanshirou comes to Tokyo seeking for a worthy martial arts teacher. There, he meets Yano - a judo master who single-handedly defeats 39 jujitsu practitioners. Extremely impressed by his skill, Sanshirou decides to become his disciple. Later, Sanshirou falls for Sayo Murai - a girl whose father is a martial arts instructor at the local police department; and he also has to face Higaki Gennosuke, a skilled jujitsu fighter and his greatest rival.
When was Sanshiro the Judoist released?
Sanshiro the Judoist was released on June 8, 1981. It has a runtime of 1h 10m. The film was produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha.
Who stars in Sanshiro the Judoist?
Sanshiro the Judoist stars Yoshimi Iwasaki, Hideki Saijo, Chikao Ohtsuka and Nachi Nozawa. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Sanshiro the Judoist available in HD?
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