Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

(1955)

★ 7.2 IMDb · 144 votes

Genres: Drama, Action, Adventure

Year: 1955

Runtime: 103 мин

Country: Japan

Director: Хироси Инагаки

Cast: Тосиро Мифунэ, 鶴田浩二, 八千草薫, Марико Окада, 木暮実千代, 平田昭彦, Mitsuko Mito, 二代目 尾上九朗右衛門, 堺 左千夫, 藤木悠

Plot

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.

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.