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A Duel Tale

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2015-10-31
1h 34m
JA
Released
SKY PerfecTV!

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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!

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Stream A Duel Tale online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed tv movie and drama movie originally produced in Japanese and released in 2015, it's earned a solid 8.0/10 from 1 viewers worldwide.

About A Duel Tale

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! Running 94 minutes.

A Duel Tale Cast and Characters

The cast features Tatsuya Nakadai, Mieko Harada, Hitomi Miyauchi, Kentarô Shindô, and Ryuki Takahashi. Their performances are a major reason A Duel Tale has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching A Duel Tale

There's a reason A Duel Tale keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is A Duel Tale?

A Duel Tale runs for 94 minutes (about 1.6 hours).

Is A Duel Tale good? What's the rating?

A Duel Tale holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of A Duel Tale?

The main cast includes Tatsuya Nakadai, Mieko Harada, Hitomi Miyauchi, and Kentarô Shindô, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is A Duel Tale available in Japanese?

Yes — A Duel Tale was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was A Duel Tale released?

A Duel Tale was released in 2015.

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Where can I watch A Duel Tale for free?

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What is A Duel Tale about?

A Duel Tale is a TV Movie/Drama film. 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!

When was A Duel Tale released?

A Duel Tale was released on October 31, 2015. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. The film was produced by SKY PerfecTV!.

Who stars in A Duel Tale?

A Duel Tale stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Mieko Harada, Hitomi Miyauchi and Kentarô Shindô. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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