A Duel Tale
Originally released in 2015. A Duel Tale is a tv movie/drama film. directed by Shigemichi Sugita.
Starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Mieko Harada, and Hitomi Miyauchi
Synopsis
Nakadai Tatsuya, Japan’s greatest living actor, gives the performance of a lifetime as Shoji Sanosuke, and elderly samurai forced to pick up his sword to protect those he loves in this adaptation of a Fujisawa Shuhei novel. As a ”Heya-zumi” (essentially a freeloader living off his family) Sanosuke has one last chance to help his grandniece escape from the cruel samurai of an arranged marriage. Nakadai proves he ”still has it,” when fate forces him into a deadly duel. This award winning samurai drama from the pen of noted author Fujisawa Shuhei is a tribute to one of the greatest actors to ever grace the silver screen!
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- SKY PerfecTV!
- Nihon Eiga Broadcasting Corp.
- Jidaigeki Senmon Channel
- SKY Perfect JSAT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Duel Tale about?
Nakadai Tatsuya, Japan’s greatest living actor, gives the performance of a lifetime as Shoji Sanosuke, and elderly samurai forced to pick up his sword to protect those he loves in this adaptation...
Who directed A Duel Tale?
A Duel Tale was directed by Shigemichi Sugita.
How long is A Duel Tale?
A Duel Tale has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was A Duel Tale released?
A Duel Tale was released on October 31, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Duel Tale?
The main cast of A Duel Tale includes Tatsuya Nakadai, Mieko Harada, Hitomi Miyauchi, Kentarô Shindô, Ryuki Takahashi.