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Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

7.219561h 45mMovieActionAdventureDrama

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…

DirectorHiroshi Inagaki
WritersTokuhei Wakao·Hiroshi Inagaki
ProducerKazuo Takimura

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Cast · Directed by Hiroshi Inagaki

TMToshirō Mifune
Toshirō Mifune
Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo
KTKoji Tsuruta
Koji Tsuruta
Kojiro Sasaki
KYKaoru Yachigusa
Kaoru Yachigusa
Otsu
MOMariko Okada
Mariko Okada
Akemi
KO
Kurôemon Onoe
Takuan
MSMichiko Saga
Michiko Saga
Omitsu
TSTakashi Shimura
Takashi Shimura
Court official
MCMinoru Chiaki
Minoru Chiaki
Sasuke the boatman
TSTakamaru Sasaki
Takamaru Sasaki
Omitsu's father
HTHaruo Tanaka
Haruo Tanaka
Kumagoro the horse thief
KUKichijirō Ueda
Kichijirō Ueda
Priest Ogon
ISIkio Sawamura
Ikio Sawamura
Innkeeper (uncredited)

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Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island?

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island is streaming on Criterion Channel and Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island on Netflix?

No, Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Plex.

Is Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Plex instead.

Where can I watch Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island for free?

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.

Is there a sequel to Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island?

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island is currently the latest film in the Samurai Collection.

Is there a prequel to Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island?

Yes — Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955) comes before Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island in the Samurai Collection.

Is Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island part of a trilogy?

Yes — Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island is part of a trilogy, alongside Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto (1954) and Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955).

How many movies are in the Samurai Collection?

There are 3 films in the Samurai Collection: Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto (1954), Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955) and Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956).

Is Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island based on a true story?

Yes — Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).