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Judoka

1965 19 min English NR
Wubly rating 7.2 IMDb rating 7.7

The unusual short story of a Canadian Judoka Doug Rogers, who developed, in Japan, a talent for Judo that led him into competition for the world championships at the Tokyo Olympics and subsequent competition at the Pan American Games. The short film shows the intensive training he took at a Tokyo college as well as glimpses of his life in Japan while studying with legendary Judoka Kimura Sensei.

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Josef Reeve Director · Ron Alexander Cinematographer

United States release January 1, 1965 · Produced in Canada

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ONF | NFB

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Canada

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English

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English

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United States · January 1, 1965

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Germany

February 12, 1967

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