宮本武蔵完結編　決闘巌流島 (1956)

Title: Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Original Title: 宮本武蔵完結編　決闘巌流島

Release Date: 1956-01-03

Status: Released

Rating: 7.3/10 (from 116 votes)

Language: JA

Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, History

Production Companies: TOHO

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.