Yojimbo1961
Paired by the Criterion Channel, both on Top 10 lists by Adam Yauch, Caitlin Kuhwald and 2 others, both directed by Akira Kurosawa, both with commentary by Stephen Prince, and both starring Toshirō Mifune
Seven Samurai
七人の侍
Japan / Japanese / 1954 / 3h 27m
- Criterion Collection
- Spine №2
- Commentary
- 2 tracks on the Channel player
Synopsis
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.
