Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
Originally released in 1955. Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple is a drama/action film. directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.
Starring Toshirō Mifune, Koji Tsuruta, and Kaoru Yachigusa
Synopsis
After years on the road establishing his reputation as Japan's greatest fencer, Takezo returns to Kyoto. Otsu waits for him, yet he has come not for her but to challenge the leader of the region's finest school of fencing. To prove his valor and skill, he walks deliberately into ambushes set up by the school's followers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 12, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (134 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Toshirō Mifune
as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Koji Tsuruta
as Kojiro Sasaki
Kaoru Yachigusa
as Otsu
Mariko Okada
as Akemi
Michiyo Kogure
as Lady Yoshino
Akihiko Hirata
as Seijuro Yoshioka
Mitsuko Mito
as Oko
Kurôemon Onoe
as Takuan
Sachio Sakai
as Matahachi Honiden
Yū Fujiki
as Denshichiro Yoshioka
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple about?
After years on the road establishing his reputation as Japan's greatest fencer, Takezo returns to Kyoto. Otsu waits for him, yet he has come not for her but to challenge the leader of the region's ...
Who directed Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple?
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.
How long is Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple?
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple released?
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple was released on July 12, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple?
The main cast of Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple includes Toshirō Mifune, Koji Tsuruta, Kaoru Yachigusa, Mariko Okada, Michiyo Kogure.
Is Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple worth watching?
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 134 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.