Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple(1955)
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.
Movie: Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
Top 10 Billed Cast
Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
Kojiro Sasaki
Otsu
Akemi
Lady Yoshino
Seijuro Yoshioka
Oko
Matahachi Honiden
Denshichiro Yoshioka
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