Sanshiro the Judoist (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, Sanshiro the Judoist is an action and animation film directed by Yasumi Mikamoto, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Sanshiro the Judoist stars Yoshimi Iwasaki as Otomi Murai (voice), Hideki Saijo as Sanshiro Sugata (voice), Chikao Ohtsuka as Gennosuke Higaki (voice) and Nachi Nozawa as Shogoro Yano (voice), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sanshiro the Judoist page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sanshiro the Judoist 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 the Judoist (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sanshiro the Judoist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Sanshiro the Judoist?
- Sanshiro the Judoist stars Yoshimi Iwasaki, Hideki Saijo, Chikao Ohtsuka, Nachi Nozawa and Kei Tomiyama.
- When was Sanshiro the Judoist released?
- Sanshiro the Judoist was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.