Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956)

• Action
• Adventure
• Drama
• Romance
• History

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.

Rating

7.2 / 10 (145 votes)

Release date

January 3, 1956

Runtime

1h 45m

Language

Japanese

Director

Hiroshi Inagaki

Status

Released