A Duel Tale (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film
Released in 2015, A Duel Tale is a drama film directed by Shigemichi Sugita, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Nakadai Tatsuya, Japan’s greatest living actor, gives the performance of a lifetime as Shoji Sanosuke, and elderly samurai forced to pick up his sword to protect those he loves in this adaptation of a Fujisawa Shuhei novel. As a ”Heya-zumi” (essentially a freeloader living off his family) Sanosuke has one last chance to help his grandniece escape from the cruel samurai of an arranged marriage. Nakadai proves he ”still has it,” when fate forces him into a deadly duel. This award winning samurai drama from the pen of noted author Fujisawa Shuhei is a tribute to one of the greatest actors to ever grace the silver screen!
Who’s in it. A Duel Tale stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Mieko Harada, Hitomi Miyauchi and Kentarô Shindô, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Duel Tale page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Duel Tale tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Duel Tale (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Duel Tale change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Duel Tale?
- A Duel Tale stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Mieko Harada, Hitomi Miyauchi, Kentarô Shindô and Ryuki Takahashi.
- When was A Duel Tale released?
- A Duel Tale was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.