Zoku Miyamoto Musashi: Ichijôji no kettô

Jul 12 1955 TV-PG 1h 44m
Action, Adventure, Biography

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.

Plot

After years on the road establishing his reputation as Japan's greatest Samurai, 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 for Kendo. 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.

Written by

Hideji Hôjô, Hiroshi Inagaki, Tokuhei Wakao

Directed by

Hiroshi Inagaki

Cast

Toshirô Mifune, Mariko Okada, Kôji Tsuruta

Crew

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Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Toho

Languages

Awards

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Trailers
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
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