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.
Key Features:
- High-definition digital restorations of all three films
- Starring legendary actor Toshirô Mifune as Musashi Miyamoto
- Directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, based on the novel by Eiji Yoshikawa
- Includes interviews with historian William Scott Wilson
- Bonus features, trailers, and interactive menus
- Japanese audio with English subtitles
- Region A, B, C compatible Blu-ray
- Part of the Criterion Collection's essential world cinema series
| 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 |
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