Movie

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

★ 7.2(140)19561h 45m

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in Japan. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

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Good to know

Director: Hiroshi Inagaki
Release date: 1956-01-03
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: TOHO
Part of: Samurai Collection

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island — trailer

About Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island is a 1956 movie in the Action, Adventure and Drama genres, directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, starring Toshirō Mifune, Koji Tsuruta and Kaoru Yachigusa. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 140 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Toshirō Mifune

Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo

Koji Tsuruta

Kojiro Sasaki

Kaoru Yachigusa

Otsu

Mariko Okada

Akemi

Kurôemon Onoe

Takuan

Michiko Saga

Omitsu

Takashi Shimura

Court official

Minoru Chiaki

Sasuke the boatman

Takamaru Sasaki

Omitsu's father

Haruo Tanaka

Kumagoro the horse thief

Kichijirō Ueda

Priest Ogon

Ikio Sawamura

Innkeeper (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island in Japan?+

In Japan, Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island on Netflix?+

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island?+

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island?+

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island stars Toshirō Mifune, Koji Tsuruta, Kaoru Yachigusa, Mariko Okada and Kurôemon Onoe.

When did Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island come out?+

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island is a 1956 movie directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.

What genre is Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island?+

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island is Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance and History film.

Who directed Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island?+

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.