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Sanshiro Sugata Part II/Judo Saga Part II
JAPAN · 1945

Sanshiro Sugata Part II/Judo Saga Part II

Akira Kurosawa
martial arts mastery discipline vs violence cultural rivalry redemption through restraint spiritual growth
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Synopsis

A few years after his breakthrough, Sanshiro resumes his path to judo mastery—testing his discipline against an American prizefighter and later facing vengeful karate brothers. As rival schools and public spectacle push him toward violence, he must reconcile strength with restraint and the true spirit of his art.

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