Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island poster

Basic Info

Release: January 03, 1956

Runtime: 105 min

Rating: ⭐ 7.2/10 (130 votes)

Status: Released

Videos

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956) 宮本武蔵完結篇決闘巌流島 - Movie Trailer - Far East Films (YouTube)

Samurai III - Duel at Ganryu Island (1956) theatrical trailer (YouTube)

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

1956 105 min ⭐ 7.2/10 130 votes

Overview

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.