Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
宮本武蔵完結編 決闘巌流島
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.
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Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956) 宮本武蔵 完結篇 決闘巌流島 - Movie Trailer - Far East Films
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Toshirō Mifune
Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Koji Tsuruta
Kojiro Sasaki
Kaoru Yachigusa
Otsu
Mariko Okada
Akemi
Kurôemon Onoe
Takuan
Michiko Saga
Omitsu
Takashi Shimura
Court official
Minoru Chiaki
Sasuke the boatman
Takamaru Sasaki
Omitsu's father
Haruo Tanaka
Kumagoro the horse thief
Kichijirō Ueda
Priest Ogon
Ikio Sawamura
Innkeeper (uncredited)
Nakajirō Tomita
(uncredited)
Sonosuke Sawamura
(uncredited)
Michiyo Kogure
Yoshino (uncredited)
Akihiko Hirata
Seijuro Yoshioka (uncredited)
Minosuke Yamada
(uncredited)
Sōji Kiyokawa
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroshi Inagaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Hideji Hōjō, Tokuhei Wakao, Hiroshi Inagaki, Eiji Yoshikawa
- Original Score
- Ikuma Dan
- Original Title
- 宮本武蔵完結編 決闘巌流島
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroshi Inagaki
Hideji Hōjō, Tokuhei Wakao, Hiroshi Inagaki, Eiji Yoshikawa
Ikuma Dan
Kazuo Yamada
Kôichi Iwashita
Kazuo Takimura
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroshi Inagaki
Director
Tokuhei Wakao
Writer
Kazuo Takimura
Producer
Hiroshi Inagaki
Writer
Kôichi Iwashita
Editor
Kisaku Ito
Production Design
Kazuo Yamada
Director of Photography
Ikuma Dan
Original Music Composer
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
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What is Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island about?
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.
Who directed Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island?
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.
Who stars in Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island?
The principal cast of Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island includes Toshirō Mifune, Koji Tsuruta, Kaoru Yachigusa, Mariko Okada, Kurôemon Onoe.
When was Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island released and how long is it?
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island was composed by Ikuma Dan.
Is Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island based on a book or true story?
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eiji Yoshikawa".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island?
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).