Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956)
All the adventure a man can live, he lives.
1956-01-03
Japan
105 Min.
PG-13
Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, History
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
Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Kojiro Sasaki
Otsu
Akemi
Takuan
Omitsu
Court official
Sasuke the boatman
Omitsu's father
Kumagoro the horse thief
Priest Ogon
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Yoshino (uncredited)
Seijuro Yoshioka (uncredited)
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Jotaro (uncredited)
Oko (uncredited)
Matahachi Honiden (uncredited)
Baiken Shishido (uncredited)
Old Priest Nikkan (uncredited)
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Toji Gion
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