Japan Synopsis
続宮本武蔵 一乗寺の決闘
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.
The 1954–1956 Japan Window
24 Japan films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple sits at position #12.
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The 1950s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1950s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple premiered. 76 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,758 of 4,579 Japan films indexed here (62nd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.3 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Drama productions specifically: #759 of 1,933 (top 39%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | TOHO |
| Runtime | 1h 43m |
| Release Date | July 12, 1955 |
| IMDb | tt0048579 |