Overview
The story of Japan’s greatest warrior, Miyamoto Musashi, after his historic duel with Sasaki Kojiro on Ganryu Island.
Director and cast
- Chiezo Kataoka as Miyamoto Musashi
- Chiyonosuke Azuma as Sasaki Kojiro
- Kunijirō Yanagi as Shishido Baiken
- Yumiko Hasegawa as Oko
- Ryūnosuke Tsukigata as Kimura Matazo
- Hizuru Takachiho as Yuko
- Shinobu Chihara as Orin
- Kensaku Hara as Okawara Heizo
- Kunio Kaga as Kawada Genkuro
- Daisuke Katō as Kamo Jinnai
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