Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955)

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955)

1955-07-12 Japan 103 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

三船敏郎 is Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
鶴田浩二 is Kojiro Sasaki
Kojiro Sasaki
Michiyo Kogure is Lady Yoshino
Lady Yoshino
平田昭彦 is Seijuro Yoshioka
Seijuro Yoshioka
堺左千夫 is Matahachi Honiden
Matahachi Honiden
藤木悠 is Denshichiro Yoshioka
Denshichiro Yoshioka
北川町子 is Kogure