Seven Samurai

One of the most thrilling movie epics of all time, SEVEN SAMURAI (SHICHININ NO SAMURAI) tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits. This three-hour ride from Akira Kurosawa, featuring legendary actors Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura, seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions and relentless action, into a rich, evocative, and unforgettable tale of courage and hope.

• Three Reasons: Seven SamuraiJun 2, 2011
• A Time of Honor: Seven Samurai and Sixteenth-Century JapanPhilip Kemp — Oct 20, 2010
• The Hours and Times: Kurosawa and the Art of Epic StorytellingKenneth Turan — Oct 20, 2010