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Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

1956, Japanese. Directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.

A humble and simple Takezo abandons his life as a knight errant. He's sought as a teacher and vassal by Shogun, Japan's most powerful clan leader. He's also challenged to fight by the supremely confident and skillful Sasaki Kojiro. Takezo agrees to fight Kojiro in a year's time but rejects Shogun's patronage, choosing instead to live on the edge of a village, raising vegetables. He's followed there by Otsu and later by Akemi, both in love with him. The year ends as Takezo assists the villagers against a band of brigands. He seeks Otsu's forgiveness and accepts her love, then sets off across the water to Ganryu Island for his final contest.

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Released
3 January 1956
Original title
宮本武蔵完結編　決闘巌流島
Country
Japan
Written by
Hiroshi Inagaki, Tokuhei Wakao
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What should I watch before Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island?

Watch Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto (1954) and Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955) first.

Is Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 145 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island?

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).

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Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island?

If you liked Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island, try Rurouni Kenshin: The Final, Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning, Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple.

Who directed Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island?

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956) was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki and stars Toshirō Mifune, Koji Tsuruta, Kaoru Yachigusa.

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