Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (7.2)

Movie · 1956 · 1 h 45 min · Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, History

A humble and simple Takezo abandons his life as a knight errant. He's sought as a teacher and vassal by Shogun, Japan's most powerful clan leader. He's also challenged to fight by the supremely confident and skillful Sasaki Kojiro. Takezo agrees to fight Kojiro in a year's time but rejects Shogun's patronage, choosing instead to live on the edge of a village, raising vegetables. He's followed there by Otsu and later by Akemi, both in love with him. The year ends as Takezo assists the villagers against a band of brigands. He seeks Otsu's forgiveness and accepts her love, then sets off across the water to Ganryu Island for his final contest.

Directed by: Hiroshi Inagaki

Starring Toshirō Mifune, 鶴田浩二, 八千草薫, 岡田茉莉子, 二代目尾上九朗右衛門, 瑳峨三智子, 志村喬, 千秋実, 佐々木孝丸, 田中春男

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