Sanshiro Sugata Part Two (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1945, Sanshiro Sugata Part Two is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Akira Kurosawa, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. In this government-suggested sequel, Sugata again grows as a judo master, and demonstrates his (and by extension, all Japanese) superiority to the foreign warrior.
Who’s in it. Sanshiro Sugata Part Two stars Denjirō Ōkōchi as Shogoro Yano, Susumu Fujita as Sanshiro Sugata, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata as Gennosuke Higaki / Teshin Higaki, Gennosuke's younger brother and Akitake Kôno as Genzaburo Higaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Sanshiro Sugata Part Two has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sanshiro Sugata Part Two page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sanshiro Sugata Part Two tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sanshiro Sugata Part Two (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sanshiro Sugata Part Two change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sanshiro Sugata Part Two worth watching?
- Sanshiro Sugata Part Two holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sanshiro Sugata Part Two?
- Sanshiro Sugata Part Two stars Denjirō Ōkōchi, Susumu Fujita, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Akitake Kôno and Yukiko Todoroki.
- When was Sanshiro Sugata Part Two released?
- Sanshiro Sugata Part Two was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.