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.
Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Kojiro Sasaki
Otsu
Akemi
Takuan
Omitsu
Court official
Sasuke the boatman
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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.
Movie / 1954
Movie / 1955
Movie / 1955
Movie / 1956
Movie / 1964
Movie / 1990
Movie / 1978
Movie / 2001
Movie / 2006
Movie / 1967
Movie / 2007
Movie / 2011
Movie / 2016
Movie / 1984
Movie / 1999
Movie / 1989
Movie / 2019
Movie / 2018
Movie / 2005
Movie / 2022