--- product_id: 1714318 title: "The Samurai Trilogy (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]" price: "R2018" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1714318-the-samurai-trilogy-the-criterion-collection-blu-ray store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # The Samurai Trilogy (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] **Price:** R2018 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Samurai Trilogy (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] - **How much does it cost?** R2018 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1714318-the-samurai-trilogy-the-criterion-collection-blu-ray) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Samurai Trilogy, directed by Hiroshi Inagaki (The Rickshaw Man) and starring the inimitable Toshiro Mifune (Seven Samurai), was one of Japan’s most successful exports of the 1950s, a rousing, emotionally gripping tale of combat and self-discovery. Based on a novel that’s often called Japan’s Gone with the Wind, this sweeping saga fictionalizes the life of the legendary seventeenth-century swordsman (and writer and artist) Musashi Miyamoto, following him on his path from unruly youth to enlightened warrior. With these three films—1954’s Oscar-winning Musashi Miyamoto, 1955’s Duel at Ichijoji Temple, and 1956’s Duel at Ganryu Island—Inagaki created a passionate epic that’s equal parts tender love story and bloody action. Review: One of the great films of the post war era *Update review* - I was able to secure a correct regional copy of The criterion Blu-ray and was very pleased. This might be my favorite Japanese film(s) as it follows the classic model of the hero’s journey. This Samurai Trilogy collection includes Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto, Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple and Samurai III: Duel at Granryu Island. The three films follow Mushashi Miyamoto from wild rebellious youth to pensive sword-master. The films are based on the novel “Musashi” from the 1930s, and so they include fictional elements, as well as both myth and historical facts. On a side note, the novel is the same source material for the manga Vagabond. So the 1950s Samurai Trilogy and the modern Vagabond manga share this narrative connection which may be of interest to Japanophiles. If you like classic film, then this is set is highly recommended. The cinematography is always excellent and the acting impeccable. Toshiro Mifune is masterful and it’s enjoyable to see him in a classic Samurai movie directed by somebody besides Kurosawa. I also found the love story moving and side characters believable. The fact that this trilogy is also shot in color gives these films an ethereal grandeur that almost pulls it out of its own time. The Samurai Trilogy is not to be missed by anyone that loves classic storytelling, traditional drama, the hero’s journey and swordsmanship of a bygone age. Review: Excellent classics, great collection - These movies are classics, excellent and timeless for me. I love this collection. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B007N5YJZM | | Actors | Toshiro Mifune | | Aspect Ratio | 1.33:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,465 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #1,450 in Action & Adventure Blu-ray Discs | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (984) | | Director | Hiroshi Inagaki | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | Relay time: 300min; 2 Videos | | MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) | | Media Format | Blu-ray | | Number of discs | 2 | | Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.21 ounces | | Release date | June 26, 2012 | | Run time | 5 hours | | Studio | Criterion Collection | | Subtitles: | English | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Hiroshi Inagaki, Toshiro Mifune - **Format:** Blu-ray - **Genre:** Action & Adventure - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 5 hours ## Images ![The Samurai Trilogy (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ihQ16nmEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the great films of the post war era *Update review* *by S***D on February 8, 2020* I was able to secure a correct regional copy of The criterion Blu-ray and was very pleased. This might be my favorite Japanese film(s) as it follows the classic model of the hero’s journey. This Samurai Trilogy collection includes Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto, Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple and Samurai III: Duel at Granryu Island. The three films follow Mushashi Miyamoto from wild rebellious youth to pensive sword-master. The films are based on the novel “Musashi” from the 1930s, and so they include fictional elements, as well as both myth and historical facts. On a side note, the novel is the same source material for the manga Vagabond. So the 1950s Samurai Trilogy and the modern Vagabond manga share this narrative connection which may be of interest to Japanophiles. If you like classic film, then this is set is highly recommended. The cinematography is always excellent and the acting impeccable. Toshiro Mifune is masterful and it’s enjoyable to see him in a classic Samurai movie directed by somebody besides Kurosawa. I also found the love story moving and side characters believable. The fact that this trilogy is also shot in color gives these films an ethereal grandeur that almost pulls it out of its own time. The Samurai Trilogy is not to be missed by anyone that loves classic storytelling, traditional drama, the hero’s journey and swordsmanship of a bygone age. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent classics, great collection *by K***T on July 27, 2025* These movies are classics, excellent and timeless for me. I love this collection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It is simply the best of it's kind and truly overlooked by modern fans of the Samurai genre. *by B***T on November 14, 2013* This is by far my favorite set of Samurai movies and I have seen a lot of them. I find it thoroughly compelling from start to finish. It really feels like 1 movie. The action in this movie is not amazing but still has an important role and feels real enough. I think of this set as a story of what it means to be a man. I just wish they would have went one step further and showed us the last chapter of Musashi's life. I give it my highest recommendation! Mifune starts out doing what he does best by being a very rough around the edges character and then moving on slowly towards being a truly wise man. Lots of fun and very moving. It is simply the best of it's kind and truly overlooked by modern fans of the Samurai genre, probably due to the lack of uber violence and gore which is sad because this story has both plenty of action if you wait for it and is a beautiful story. I also REALLY like the blu-ray transfer. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Samurai Trilogy (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] - Seven Samurai (The Criterion Collection) [4K UHD] - Yojimbo / Sanjuro: Two Samurai Films by Akira Kurosawa (The Criterion Collection) [4K UHD] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1714318-the-samurai-trilogy-the-criterion-collection-blu-ray](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1714318-the-samurai-trilogy-the-criterion-collection-blu-ray) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*