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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |