Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Japan

• 1956-01-03(JP)
• ▪

  Action,

  Adventure,

  Drama,

  Romance,

  History
• ▪ 1h-45m

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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.

• Hiroshi InagakiDirector

  Kazuo TakimuraProducer

  Tokuhei WakaoWriter

  Hiroshi InagakiWriter

  Hideji HōjōTheatre Play

  Eiji YoshikawaNovel