Where can I watch Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955)?

In US, Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple worth watching?

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple?

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple stars Toshirō Mifune, Koji Tsuruta, Kaoru Yachigusa, Mariko Okada and Michiyo Kogure.

When was Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple released?

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.

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Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955): cast, story & where to watch

1955 · Film · ★ 7.2

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Released in 1955, Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple stars Toshirō Mifune as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo, Koji Tsuruta as Kojiro Sasaki, Kaoru Yachigusa as Otsu and Mariko Okada as Akemi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple page.

If you liked it. Fans of Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Where can I watch Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955)?: In US, Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple worth watching?: Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple?: Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple stars Toshirō Mifune, Koji Tsuruta, Kaoru Yachigusa, Mariko Okada and Michiyo Kogure.
When was Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple released?: Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.