Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956)

Overview

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.

Details

Type

Movie

Original title

宮本武蔵完結編　決闘巌流島

Released

1956-01-03

Runtime

1h 45m

Status

Released

Director

Hiroshi Inagaki

Country

Japan

Quality

HD

Production

TOHO

Language

Japanese

Cast