The Quiet Duel (1949)
Original title: 静かなる決闘
The Quiet Duel is a 1949 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Akira Kurosawa, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Toshirō Mifune, Miki Sanjō and Takashi Shimura.
A young army surgeon, Kyoji Fujisaki, accidentally contracts syphilis during a WWII field operation. Back at his father’s clinic, he treats himself in secret and breaks off his engagement rather than risk his fiancée’s future, even as he confronts the irresponsible patient who infected him, testing his ethics, pride, and capacity for sacrifice.
Quick answers
What is The Quiet Duel about?
A young army surgeon, Kyoji Fujisaki, accidentally contracts syphilis during a WWII field operation. Back at his father’s clinic, he treats himself in secret and breaks off his engagement rather than risk his fiancée’s future, even as he confronts the irresponsible patient who infected him, testing his ethics, pride, and capacity for sacrifice.
When was The Quiet Duel released?
The Quiet Duel was released on 19 March 1949.
How long is The Quiet Duel?
The Quiet Duel runs 1h 35m.
Who made The Quiet Duel?
The Quiet Duel was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Where can I watch The Quiet Duel?
The Quiet Duel is available on Fawesome and Plex.
Where to watch The Quiet Duel
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Cast
- Toshirō Mifune as Dr. Kyoji Fujisaki
- Miki Sanjō as Misao Matsumoto
- Takashi Shimura as Dr. Konosuke Fujisaki
- Kenjiro Uemura as Susumu Nakada
- Isamu Yamaguchi as Patrolman Nosaka
- Noriko Sengoku as Apprentice Nurse
- Chieko Nakakita as Takiko Nakada
- Kenichi Miyajima
- Masatoki Sasaki as Old soldier
- Seiji Izumi as Policeman
- Tadashi Date as Father of boy with appendicitis
- Shigeyuki Miyajima as Officer