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Duel of Blood and Sand (1963): Cast

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Duel of Blood and Sand is a 1963 action film directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda, starring Ryutaro Otomo as Yajuro Inaba, Jūshirō Konoe and Kei Satô. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Duel of Blood and Sand (1963) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Genre
Action
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Duel of Blood and Sand About?

The premise of Duel of Blood and Sand without spoilers.

Disillusioned by his lord’s cruelty, Inaba Yajuro leaves his clan and reaches a town terrorized by brigands. Echoing Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai, he trains the helpless villagers to defend themselves. Meanwhile Lord Yasumasa sends his four elite swordsmen, led by the formidable Ichibei, to hunt Inaba, setting up a deadly showdown between former allies.

Duel of Blood and Sand Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Duel of Blood and Sand Cast & Characters

Ryutaro Otomo leads the cast as Yajuro Inaba, with Jūshirō Konoe as Ichibei and Kei Satô as Katsumaki. Directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda; 24 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Sadatsugu Matsuda

More films directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda: Trapped, the Crimson Bat and Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman.

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Duel of Blood and Sand Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Chi to Suna no Kettô” and “Дуел през кръв и пясък”.

Also known as
  • Chi to Suna no Kettô
  • Дуел през кръв и пясък
  • Поединок крови и песка

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Duel of Blood and Sand FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Duel of Blood and Sand, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Duel of Blood and Sand?

Duel of Blood and Sand runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Duel of Blood and Sand released?

Duel of Blood and Sand was released on December 1, 1963.

Who directed Duel of Blood and Sand?

Duel of Blood and Sand was directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.

More films by Sadatsugu Matsuda

Who is in the cast of Duel of Blood and Sand?

Duel of Blood and Sand stars Ryutaro Otomo as Yajuro Inaba, Jūshirō Konoe as Ichibei and Kei Satô as Katsumaki, among 24 credited actors.

Does Duel of Blood and Sand have a post-credit scene?

No. Duel of Blood and Sand has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Duel of Blood and Sand in?

The original language of Duel of Blood and Sand is Japanese.

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