The Great Duel (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1964, The Great Duel is a notable film directed by Kōsaku Yamashita, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. In this gritty tale of gamblers battling in the samurai era, Okawa Hashizo gives perhaps his greatest performance as a gambler returning to his home town. Swearing allegiance to his fiancée’s father, a decent boss, he had taken to the road after a gang fight until things cooled down. While honing his sword skills in his travels, everything in the town had changed and he descended into a virtual hell of violence. Opponents were being slaughtered by a former samurai ‘Bodyguard’ played by Tanba Tetsuro at the height of his amazing career. While these two master swordsmen are fated to meet, before that can even happen they must survive one of the longest, bloodiest swordfights in movie history!
Who’s in it. The Great Duel stars Hashizo Ōkawa, Tetsuro Tamba, Minoru Hodaka and Chōichirō Kawarasaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Great Duel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Duel page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Duel (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Duel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Duel worth watching?
- The Great Duel holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Duel?
- The Great Duel stars Hashizo Ōkawa, Tetsuro Tamba, Minoru Hodaka, Chōichirō Kawarasaki and Yukiyo Toake.
- When was The Great Duel released?
- The Great Duel was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.