Karate Sanshiro (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film
Released in 1951, Karate Sanshiro is a notable film directed by Kyōtarō Namiki, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Shunsuke Washimi, a member of the karate club, misunderstands the affections of Chiyo, a lodging house girl who is in love with him and in the midst of a confusion challenges Yamauchi Tatsuhiko to a fight, forgetting the true core of martial arts, that should only be used as a selfdefense.
Who’s in it. Karate Sanshiro stars Eiji Okada, 川喜多小六, 浜田百合子 and Kyōko Kagawa, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Karate Sanshiro page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Karate Sanshiro (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Karate Sanshiro change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Karate Sanshiro?
- Karate Sanshiro stars Eiji Okada, 川喜多小六, 浜田百合子, Kyōko Kagawa and Yuji Kawakita.
- When was Karate Sanshiro released?
- Karate Sanshiro was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.