
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
72.00%
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July 12, 1955
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Drama, Action, Adventure
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. While Otsu waits, Akemi also seeks him, expressing her desires directly. Meanwhile, Takezo is observed by Sasaki Kojiro, a brilliant young fighter, confident he can dethrone Takezo. After leaving Kyoto in triumph, Takezo declares his love for Otsu, but in a way that dishonors her and shames him. Once again, he leaves alone.
Featured Crew
Ikuma Dan
Original Music Composer
Tokuhei Wakao
Writer
Hiroshi Inagaki
Writer
Cast

Toshirō Mifune
Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo

Koji Tsuruta
Kojiro Sasaki

Kaoru Yachigusa
Otsu

Mariko Okada
Akemi

Michiyo Kogure
Lady Yoshino