The Third Contest (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1965, The Third Contest is an action and drama film directed by Tetsuya Yamauchi, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Mondonosuke, a young sword student, has a bad dream about his sensei being killed in a duel.Consequently, he quickly returns to his sensei's dojo in Edo, where he has not set foot in three years.
Who’s in it. The Third Contest stars Hashizo Okawa as Yomedone Mondonosuke, Shigeru Amachi as Genba, Kotaro Satomi and Hiroko Sakuramachi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Third Contest has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Third Contest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Third Contest tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Third Contest (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Third Contest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Third Contest worth watching?
- The Third Contest holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Third Contest?
- The Third Contest stars Hashizo Okawa, Shigeru Amachi, Kotaro Satomi, Hiroko Sakuramachi and Wakaba Irie.
- When was The Third Contest released?
- The Third Contest was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.