Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956)

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956)

1956-01-03 Japan 105 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

三船敏郎 is Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
鶴田浩二 is Kojiro Sasaki
Kojiro Sasaki
志村喬 is Court official
Court official
千秋実 is Sasuke the boatman
Sasuke the boatman
佐々木孝丸 is Omitsu's father
Omitsu's father
田中春男 is Kumagoro the horse thief
Kumagoro the horse thief
上田吉二郎 is Priest Ogon
Priest Ogon
沢村いき雄 is Innkeeper (uncredited)
Innkeeper (uncredited)