The Quiet Duel (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1949, The Quiet Duel is a drama film directed by Akira Kurosawa, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Toshirō Mifune plays a young idealistic doctor who works at his father's (Takashi Shimura) clinic in a small and seedy district. During the war, he contracts syphilis from the blood of a patient when he cuts himself during an operation. Treating himself in secret and tormented by his conscience, he rejects his heartbroken fiancée without explanation.
Who’s in it. The Quiet Duel stars Toshirō Mifune as Dr. Kyoji Fujisaki, Miki Sanjō as Misao Matsumoto, Takashi Shimura as Dr. Konosuke Fujisaki and Kenjiro Uemura as Susumu Nakada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Quiet Duel has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Quiet Duel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Quiet Duel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Quiet Duel (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Quiet Duel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Quiet Duel worth watching?
- The Quiet Duel holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Quiet Duel?
- The Quiet Duel stars Toshirō Mifune, Miki Sanjō, Takashi Shimura, Kenjiro Uemura and Isamu Yamaguchi.
- When was The Quiet Duel released?
- The Quiet Duel was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.