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Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.5/10 | 71% |
| TMDB | 7.2/10145 votes | 29% |
| Balasaur Score | 74 | 100% |
Key crew
- Hiroshi InagakiDirector, Writer
- Tokuhei WakaoWriter
- Ikuma DanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Toshirō MifuneMusashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
- Koji TsurutaKojiro Sasaki
- Kaoru YachigusaOtsu
- Mariko OkadaAkemi
- Kurôemon OnoeTakuan
- Michiko SagaOmitsu
- Takashi ShimuraCourt official
- Minoru ChiakiSasuke the boatman
- Takamaru SasakiOmitsu's father
- Haruo TanakaKumagoro the horse thief
- Kichijirō UedaPriest Ogon
- Ikio SawamuraInnkeeper (uncredited)
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Shows like Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
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