Being the first masterpiece of Kurosawa, the film was a great success and established the reputation of Kurosawa. The film explores the relationship between the creator of Judo and his faithful protege. It depicts the process Sugata, arash and meddlesome young man, learns Judo with his heart and becomes an admirable Judo Martial Artist. The five Judo competitions in the movie where designed to show different rhythms, by which we can get a hint of Kurosawa's style.
本片为黑泽明第一部作品,旋即一鸣惊人、备受赞赏。描写姿三四郎,怎样在学习柔道的过程中,从一名好勇斗狼的鲁莽青年,成长成为一名柔道武术家。
片中有五场柔道比赛,每场都以不同的即奏处理,已可窥见黑泽明的日后风范。