

Duel in the Storm
嵐の果し状
Synopsis
It is the Taisho era in Japan. A man has quit the Yakuza after five years and returned to Shikoku in order to begin his life anew as a ferryman. His boss, however, became ill and the boat is taken due to unpaid debts to the local thugs. His new life has not begun well and he is determined to rebuild the shattered business. The Yakuza, however, have added the ferry business to the rest of their portfolio of local concerns.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Akira Kobayashi
Seijiro Tamimura
Hideki Takahashi
Naoaki Yagiri
Ryotaro Sugi
Sakichi Kawanaga
Yumiko Nogawa
Okyô Kawanaga
Ichirō Sugai
Jisuke Sawaiya
Yōko Yamamoto
Koyuki
Hiroshi Kondō
Tamezo Hondo
Kenji Imai
Shimazo Hondo
Masahiko Tanimura
Hokke-Masa
Shirō Yanase
Sohachi
Keisuke Noro
Ginji
Yūji Hori
Botanya
Tamaki Sawa
Choko
Haruo Tanaka
Kōtarō Sugie
Funatatsu
Hyōe Enoki
Chiyomatsu
Hiroshi Osa
Otoatsu
Toshio Takahara
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akinori Matsuo
- Screenplay & Story
- Seiji Hoshikawa
- Original Score
- Taichiro Kosugi
- Original Title
- 嵐の果し状
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akinori Matsuo
Seiji Hoshikawa
Taichiro Kosugi
Kazumi Iwasa
Shinya Inoue
Department Leadership Roster
Shinya Inoue
Editor
Akinori Matsuo
Director
Seiji Hoshikawa
Screenplay
Kazumi Iwasa
Director of Photography
Taichiro Kosugi
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Duel in the Storm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Duel in the Storm about?
It is the Taisho era in Japan. A man has quit the Yakuza after five years and returned to Shikoku in order to begin his life anew as a ferryman. His boss, however, became ill and the boat is taken due to unpaid debts to the local thugs. His new life has not begun well and he is determined to rebuild the shattered business. The Yakuza, however, have added the ferry business to the rest of their portfolio of local concerns.
Who directed Duel in the Storm?
Duel in the Storm was directed by Akinori Matsuo.
Who stars in Duel in the Storm?
The principal cast of Duel in the Storm includes Akira Kobayashi, Hideki Takahashi, Ryotaro Sugi, Yumiko Nogawa, Ichirō Sugai.
When was Duel in the Storm released and how long is it?
Duel in the Storm was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Duel in the Storm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Duel in the Storm was composed by Taichiro Kosugi.




















