71 years ago:
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail (JP)
Original title: 虎の尾を踏む男達
Yoshitsune Minamoto, disguised with his retinue as monks, must make do with a comical porter as their guide through hostile territory en route to safety.
1952-04-24
https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/36916
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80 years ago:
Sanshiro Sugata (JP)
Original title: 姿三四郎
The story of Sanshiro, a strong stubborn youth, who travels into the city in order to learn Jujutsu. However, upon his arrival he discovers a new form of self-defence: Judo. The main character is based on Shiro Saigo, a legendary judoka.
1943-03-25
https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/35022
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