Overview
Nakadai Tatsuya, Japan’s greatest living actor, gives the performance of a lifetime as Shoji Sanosuke, and elderly samurai forced to pick up his sword to protect those he loves in this adaptation of a Fujisawa Shuhei novel. As a ”Heya-zumi” (essentially a freeloader living off his family) Sanosuke has one last chance to help his grandniece escape from the cruel samurai of an arranged marriage. Nakadai proves he ”still has it,” when fate forces him into a deadly duel. This award winning samurai drama from the pen of noted author Fujisawa Shuhei is a tribute to one of the greatest actors to ever grace the silver screen!
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed A Duel Tale?
A Duel Tale was directed by Shigemichi Sugita.
Where was A Duel Tale produced?
It was produced by companies including SKY PerfecTV!, Nihon Eiga Broadcasting Corp., Jidaigeki Senmon Channel, SKY Perfect JSAT in Japan.
A Duel Tale Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of A Duel Tale wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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