Sanshiro Sugata
film by Kurosawa
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Sanshiro Sugata is the first feature film directed by Akira Kurosawa, released in 1943. The film is based on Kurosawa's own scenario and tells the story of Japanese judo masters in the 1880s. It was a popular success and marked Kurosawa's directorial debut, establishing him as a significant filmmaker in Japan. The film's success paved the way for his subsequent works, which would eventually bring him international acclaim.1
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