Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Hiroshi Inagaki
Writing:
- Hiroshi Inagaki
- Tokuhei Wakao
- Hideji Hōjō
Stars:
Release Date: 1956-01-03
7.2/10
7.2/10
- Country: JP
- Language: 日本語
- Runtime: 105
Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
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Omitsu
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Matahachi Honiden (uncredited)
Otsu
Kojiro Sasaki
Akemi
Court official
Sasuke the boatman
Omitsu's father
Toji Gion
Kumagoro the horse thief
Priest Ogon
Old Priest Nikkan (uncredited)
Innkeeper (uncredited)
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Yoshino (uncredited)
Seijuro Yoshioka (uncredited)
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Oko (uncredited)
Baiken Shishido (uncredited)
Otsu
