Toshirō Mifune, Kōji Tsurata, Kaoru Yachigusa, Mariko Okada, Michiyo Kogure, Mitsuko Mito, Akihiko Hirata, Daisuke Kato, Kuroemon Onoe. Adapted by Hideji Hojo from the original novel Miyamoto Musashi, by Eiji Yoshikawa. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1955. A foreign film (Japan)
Summary:
In this second installment of the Samurai trilogy, the main character faces several enemies eager to test his reputation as a great fighter. He pays the price for his success with the loss of the woman he loves and a meeting with his life-long enemy, yet still persues spiritual enlightenment. This release includes the original theatrical trailer.
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