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Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955): Cast

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955) movie poster

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple is a 1955 action drama directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, starring Toshirô Mifune as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo, Kaoru Yachigusa and Mariko Okada. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Hiroshi Inagaki
Genres
Drama , Action , Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Toho
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple About?

The premise of Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple without spoilers.

After years travelling to cement his fame as Japan’s greatest swordsman, Takezo returns to Kyoto. His lover Otsu awaits, but he arrives to challenge the head of the premier fencing school, walking into the disciples’ ambushes, while Akemi seeks him. Sasaki Kojiro observes, believing he can surpass Takezo. He declares love for Otsu, shames her, and goes.

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple Themes & Keywords

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  • japanese history
  • samurai action
  • tied to a tree
  • snow
  • mercy
  • tree
  • sign
  • strength
  • wanting to be a nun
  • mother son relationship
  • mockery
  • grabbed by the wrist
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  • death
  • falling
  • at peace
  • mother
  • affection
  • hiding someone
  • refusal
  • waiting for someone
  • death of brother
  • falling down
  • screaming
  • love triangle
  • nun
  • courtesan
  • ambush
  • taunt
  • falling into water
  • wrist
  • female rivalry
  • refusing sex
  • boy tied to a tree
  • bloodstain
  • brother brother relationship
  • master
  • man holds a woman by the wrist
  • holding a woman by the wrist
  • passion
  • polishing a sword
  • brother
  • blood
  • son
  • heartache
  • paddy field
  • unwanted sexual advance
  • anger
  • peace
  • revenge
  • mask
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Cast & crew

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple Cast & Characters

Toshirô Mifune leads the cast as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo, with Kaoru Yachigusa as Otsu and Mariko Okada as Akemi. Directed by Hiroshi Inagaki; 30 actors are credited in all.

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More from Hiroshi Inagaki

More films directed by Hiroshi Inagaki: Incident at Blood Pass, Samurai Banners, Rise Against the Sword and Young Swordsman.

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Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple.

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
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Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple Also Known As

21 alternative titles, including “Zoku Miyamoto Musashi: Ichijōji no Kettō” and “Samurai (Part II)”.

Also known as
  • Zoku Miyamoto Musashi: Ichijōji no Kettō
  • Samurai (Part II)
  • Σαμουράι II: Μονομαχία στο Ναό Ichijoji
  • Samurai 2
  • Samurai II : Duel à Ichijôji
  • 宫本武藏 续：一乘寺之决斗
  • Duel à Ichijôji
  • Samurái 2
  • Samurai 2 - Duello al tempio Ichijoji
  • Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple film
  • 속 미야모토 무사시: 이치죠지사의 결투
  • Самурай 2: Дуэль у храма
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  • A szamuráj 2: Párbaj az Ichijoji templomnál
  • Samurajus II. Dvikova Ičijoji šventykloje
  • Zoku Miyamoto Musashi: Ichijôji no Kettô
  • O Samurai Dominante 2: Morte no Templo Ichijoji
  • Samurái II
  • Samuraiul I: Duelul de la templul Ichijoji
  • 續宮本武藏 一乘寺的決鬥
  • 続宮本武蔵 一乗寺の決闘
  • Samuraj - Musaši Mijamoto: Bitva u Ičidžódži

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Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple?

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple released?

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple was released on July 12, 1955.

Who directed Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple?

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.

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Who is in the cast of Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple?

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple stars Toshirô Mifune as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo, Kaoru Yachigusa as Otsu and Mariko Okada as Akemi, among 30 credited actors.

Does Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple have a post-credit scene?

No. Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple in?

The original language of Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple is Japanese.

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