Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

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.

Director: Hiroshi Inagaki

Cast

Toshirō Mifune

Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo

Koji Tsuruta

Kojiro Sasaki

Kaoru Yachigusa

Otsu

Mariko Okada

Akemi

K

Kurôemon Onoe

Takuan

Michiko Saga

Omitsu

Takashi Shimura

Court official

Minoru Chiaki

Sasuke the boatman