
The Judo Champ
嵐の講道館
Synopsis
When Shinsuke returns to Kyushu from the Russo-Japanese War he finds his Judo school hall neglected and in decay. His Judo teacher has died and his brother, Ryota, and the teacher's only daughter, Akiko, are greatly disturbed by Zanba, who intends to use the school for teaching the Ryukyu art of Karate.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Hiroshi Edagawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Kiichi Ishii, Kenrō Matsuura
- Original Score
- Mitsuo Kato
- Original Title
- 嵐の講道館
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroshi Edagawa
Kiichi Ishii, Kenrō Matsuura
Mitsuo Kato
Michio Takahashi
Hidemasa Nagata
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroshi Edagawa
Director
Kiichi Ishii
Screenplay
Kenrō Matsuura
Screenplay
Hidemasa Nagata
Producer
Michio Takahashi
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Judo Champ
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Judo Champ about?
When Shinsuke returns to Kyushu from the Russo-Japanese War he finds his Judo school hall neglected and in decay. His Judo teacher has died and his brother, Ryota, and the teacher's only daughter, Akiko, are greatly disturbed by Zanba, who intends to use the school for teaching the Ryukyu art of Karate.
Who directed The Judo Champ?
The Judo Champ was directed by Hiroshi Edagawa.
Who stars in The Judo Champ?
The principal cast of The Judo Champ includes Kenji Sugawara, Ayako Wakao, Hideo Takamatsu, Michiko Ono, Jirō Tamiya.
When was The Judo Champ released and how long is it?
The Judo Champ was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Judo Champ?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Judo Champ was composed by Mitsuo Kato.
