Samurai (Part II)


1h 42m 1967

Brief Synopsis

Musashi Miyamoto, a samurai wandering through feudal Japan, learns during his adventures that along with strength and swordsmanship a warrior must display mercy and kindness. He is pursued by several women, but his devotion to martial life precludes any romantic involvements....

Film Details

Also Known As
Ichijoji no ketto, Zoku Miyamoto Musashi
Release Date
Jan 1967
Premiere Information
New York opening: 20 Oct 1967
Production Company
Toho Co.
Distribution Company
Toho International, Inc.
Country
Japan
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel Miyamoto Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa (Tokyo, 1936--39).

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 42m

Synopsis

Musashi Miyamoto, a samurai wandering through feudal Japan, learns during his adventures that along with strength and swordsmanship a warrior must display mercy and kindness. He is pursued by several women, but his devotion to martial life precludes any romantic involvements.

Film Details

Also Known As
Ichijoji no ketto, Zoku Miyamoto Musashi
Release Date
Jan 1967
Premiere Information
New York opening: 20 Oct 1967
Production Company
Toho Co.
Distribution Company
Toho International, Inc.
Country
Japan
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel Miyamoto Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa (Tokyo, 1936--39).

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 42m

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Released in Japan in 1955 as Ichijoji no ketto, the second film in the Musashi Miyamoto trilogy. The first part was released in the United States in 1955 as Samurai; the third part in 1967 as Samurai (Part III), q. v. Japanese alternative title: Zoku Miyamoto Musashi.