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Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
7.2 / 10• 1956• 1h 45m•NR• Japanese
ActionAdventureDramaRomanceHistory
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Toshirō Mifune
Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Lead
Koji Tsuruta
Kojiro Sasaki
Kaoru Yachigusa
Otsu
Mariko Okada
Akemi
KO
Kuroemon Onoe II
Takuan
Michiko Saga
Omitsu
Takashi Shimura
Court official
Minoru Chiaki
Sasuke the boatman
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Hiroshi Inagaki's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
