Ganryujima (2003)

Name: Ganryujima
Director: Seiji Chiba
Released: 2003-03-18
Duration: 1 h 17 min
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Masahiro Motoki

Director: Seiji Chiba

Cast: Masahiro Motoki

5.6

Runtime77 min

Your reaction:

Watchlist:

The legendary duel between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro on Ganryu Island is brought to life in a way never before seen. The vile Musashi has raped a farm girl and commandeered a boat for his trip to the island.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Ganryujima, the 2003 film directed by Seiji Chiba, is a dramatization of the legendary duel between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro on Ganryu Island. The film has received a mixed reception, with an IMDb rating of 5.6/10, indicating a divisive response from audiences.

Why you might like this:

Fans of historical dramas and sword fighting action will appreciate the vivid, visceral retelling of the legendary duel between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro in director Seiji Chiba's 2003 film Ganryujima, featuring a powerful performance by lead actor Masahiro Motoki.

About

Ganryū-jima is an island in Japan located between Honshū and Kyūshū, and accessible via ferry from Shimonoseki Harbor (下関港).