Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple(1955)
続宮本武蔵 一乗寺の決闘
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple 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.
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955) is a drama, action and adventure film directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, released on July 12, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Toshirō Mifune, Koji Tsuruta, Kaoru Yachigusa and Mariko Okada. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 144 ratings.
- Director:
- Hiroshi Inagaki
- Writers:
- Eiji Yoshikawa, Hideji Hōjō, Hiroshi Inagaki
- Producers:
- Kazuo Takimura
- Cinematographer:
- Jun Yasumoto
- Composer:
- Ikuma Dan
- Production:
- TOHO
- Status:
- Released
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955) Trailer
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Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple Cast & Crew
Main 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
Kurôemon Onoe
as Takuan
Sachio Sakai
as Matahachi Honiden
Yū Fujiki
as Denshichiro Yoshioka
Machiko Kitagawa
as Kogure
Eiko Miyoshi
as Osugi
Key crew
Directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, written by Eiji Yoshikawa, Hideji Hōjō and Hiroshi Inagaki, produced by Kazuo Takimura.
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Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 144 ratings.
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Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple online?
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Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple?
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The main cast of Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955) includes Toshirō Mifune, Koji Tsuruta, Kaoru Yachigusa, Mariko Okada and Michiyo Kogure. The film was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple released?
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Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple was released on July 12, 1955 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple worth watching?
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Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 144 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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