Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955)

Production companies : TOHO /

July 12, 1955 1h 43m Japan Drama Japanese More

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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.

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title：Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
status：Released
Release date： 1955
Runtime：1h 43m
Genres： Drama · Action · Adventure ·
Countries of origin： Japan ·
Original Language： Japanese ·
Director： Hiroshi Inagaki /
Writers： Tokuhei Wakao · Hiroshi Inagaki · Hideji Hōjō · Eiji Yoshikawa ·
Production companies： TOHO ·
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.