The Great Duel (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1964, The Great Duel is an action and drama film directed by Eiichi Kudo, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. A cynical samurai is left as the sole survivor to fulfill a plot to assassinate the puppet of a villain intent on usurping the shogunate in the 17th century. A Shogunate Elder connives to rule Japan by making his puppet, the Shogun's brother Tsunashige, the next Shogun. The best strategist in Japan, Yamaga, leads a plot to stop the Elder, but his cabal is betrayed and most of the conspirators are captured and tortured.
Who’s in it. The Great Duel stars Tōru Abe, Mikijiro Hira, Yoshio Inaba and Chiezō Kataoka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Great Duel has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Duel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Duel 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Duel (1964)?
- In US, The Great Duel is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Duel worth watching?
- The Great Duel holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Great Duel?
- The Great Duel stars Tōru Abe, Mikijiro Hira, Yoshio Inaba, Chiezō Kataoka and Chōichirō Kawarasaki.
- When was The Great Duel released?
- The Great Duel was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.