The Samurai Trilogy (Blu-ray) presents the legendary saga of Musashi Miyamoto, brought vividly to life by director Hiroshi Inagaki and actor Toshirô Mifune. Spanning three critically acclaimed films—Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto (1954), Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955), and Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956)—this epic journey chronicles a brash young man's transformation into Japan’s most iconic warrior. Restored in high definition and released by the Criterion Collection, the trilogy is a cornerstone of classic Japanese cinema and a must-have for samurai film enthusiasts.
Title | The Samurai Trilogy |
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Director | Hiroshi Inagaki |
Main Cast | Toshirô Mifune, Rentarô Mikuni, Kurôemon Onoe, Kaoru Yachigusa, Kôji Tsuruta, Mariko Okada, Michiyo Kogure, Mitsuko Mito, Michiko Saga, Daisuke Katô |
Contributors | Hiroshi Inagaki, Kazuo Takimura, Ikuma Dan, Jun Yasumoto |
Format | Blu-ray / Restored |
Studio | Criterion Collection |
Catalogue No | CC2158BDUK |
Barcode | 5050629049121 |
Main Language | Japanese |
Subtitles | English |
Region | Region A, B, C |
Release Date | 5 September 2016 |
Originally Issued | 1956 |
No of Discs | 2 |
Weight | 134g |
Dimensions | 20 x 14 x 20 mm |
Genre | World Cinema |
BBFC Certification | (12) Suitable for 12 years and over |
Rental/Retail | Retail not for Rental |
Run Time | 300 minutes |