Kodokan Under a Morning Moon (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film
Released in 1957, Kodokan Under a Morning Moon is an action and drama film directed by Mitsuo Murayama, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The picture tells of a tremendous conflict between ju-jitsu, an aggressive art practiced by vicious hoodlums led by Takamatsu, and judo, which is used only for self-defense and championed by Sugawara. All of which, comes to a mighty match between Sugawara and Takamatsu. It's loaded with dynamite, so to speak, and lasts five minutes on the screen, Sugawara, wins. Takamatsu, a poor loser, and his four ju-jitsu hoodlum companions later ambush Sugawara in the woods. This turns out to be a mortal combat. You'd like to learn the outcome, wouldn't you?
Who’s in it. Kodokan Under a Morning Moon stars Kenji Sugawara, Mieko Kondō, Michiko Ono and Yataro Kurokawa, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kodokan Under a Morning Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kodokan Under a Morning Moon 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 Kodokan Under a Morning Moon (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kodokan Under a Morning Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Kodokan Under a Morning Moon?
- Kodokan Under a Morning Moon stars Kenji Sugawara, Mieko Kondō, Michiko Ono, Yataro Kurokawa and Hideo Takamatsu.
- When was Kodokan Under a Morning Moon released?
- Kodokan Under a Morning Moon was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.