Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- energetic
- serious
- romantic
- classic cinema night
- samurai movie marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Takezo deliberately confronts ambushes and rival schools while seeking to establish spiritual as well as physical superiority.
Takezo leaves Kyoto in triumph but dishonors Otsu through his declaration of love and departs alone.
The film builds toward confrontations involving the Yoshioka school, ambushes, and Sasaki Kojiro's challenge.
Takezo's relationship with Otsu and his pursuit of martial reputation are repeatedly shaped by honor and social propriety.
Films like Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple, and why
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
period samurai drama centered on disciplined swordsmanship, honor, rivalry, and expressive action staging
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
classic jidaigeki combining martial-arts spectacle, ascetic self-mastery, and a formidable warrior protagonist
The Sword of Doom
stylized historical swordplay, bushido ideals, and a rivalry between celebrated fighters
Movie Details
- Director
- Hiroshi Inagaki
- Release Date
- 1955-07-12
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (145)
Cast
- Toshirō Mifune
- Koji Tsuruta
- Kaoru Yachigusa
- Mariko Okada
- Michiyo Kogure
- Akihiko Hirata
- Mitsuko Mito
- Kurôemon Onoe
- Sachio Sakai
- Yū Fujiki
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple about?
- A renowned wandering swordsman returns to Kyoto to challenge a prestigious school, only to find that martial triumph cannot resolve his rivalries or emotional shame.
- What is Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple as moderate.
- Which films are like Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple?
- Films with a similar feel include Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto, Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island, and The Sword of Doom.
- How long is Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple?
- Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple?
- In United States, Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
