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Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

1955Movie1 h 43 min

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–85%

A violent, fast-paced drama movie about history and war.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Samurai Film
  • Historical Action
  • Sword Fighting
  • Japanese Cinema
  • Martial Arts
  • Revenge
  • Feudal Japan
  • Epic Battles
  • Warrior Spirit

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Hiroshi Inagaki
Written by
Hiroshi Inagaki, Tokuhei Wakao, Eiji Yoshikawa
Produced by
Kazuo Takimura
Music by
Ikuma Dan

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Facts

July 12, 1955 · 1 h 43 min · Violence

Released
July 12, 1955
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Action, Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Adaptational Distillation, Near-Rape Experience, Dead Person Impersonation +9

  • Adaptational Distillation
  • Near-Rape Experience
  • Dead Person Impersonation
  • Rape as Drama
  • Adaptational Wimp
  • Defiled Forever
  • Real Event, Fictional Cause
  • Martial Pacifist
  • Master Swordsman
  • One-Man Army
  • The Lady's Favour
  • Not Worth Killing

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple?"

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Where can I stream Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple?

HBO MaxCriterion

In the United States, Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple streams on HBO Max and Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple use?

Adaptational DistillationNear-Rape ExperienceDead Person ImpersonationRape as DramaAdaptational WimpDefiled ForeverReal Event, Fictional CauseMartial PacifistMaster SwordsmanOne-Man ArmyThe Lady's FavourNot Worth Killingand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Adaptational Distillation, Near-Rape Experience, and Dead Person Impersonation.