The Quiet Duel
Originally released in 1949. The Quiet Duel is a drama film. directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Starring Toshirō Mifune, Miki Sanjō, and Takashi Shimura
Synopsis
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 Facts
Release Date
March 19, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (87 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed The Quiet Duel?
The Quiet Duel was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
How long is The Quiet Duel?
The Quiet Duel has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Quiet Duel released?
The Quiet Duel was released on March 19, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Quiet Duel?
The main cast of The Quiet Duel includes Toshirō Mifune, Miki Sanjō, Takashi Shimura, Kenjiro Uemura, Isamu Yamaguchi.