
Genre: Action, Drama
Release Date: 1954-04-26
Runtime: 207 minutes
Tagline: The Mighty Warriors Who Became the Seven National Heroes of a Small Town.
Description: A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandits, so the samurai gathers six others to help him teach the people how to defend themselves, and the villagers provide the soldiers with food.
Production Companies: ["TOHO"]
Summary:
In 16th century Japan, a group of samurai band together to protect a small village from marauding bandits.
Review:
Akira Kurosawa's 'Seven Samurai' is a masterclass in storytelling, character development, and action sequences. The way the film balances humor, drama, and suspense is unparalleled.
Audience Recommendation:
Fans of classic cinema, action enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Japanese culture will appreciate this iconic film.
Themes:
Honor, sacrifice, and the changing nature of the samurai class are explored in this epic tale.
Fun Facts:
• The film was shot in 148 days, with 20 days spent on the final battle scene alone.
• The script was heavily influenced by American Westerns.
• Toshirô Mifune's iconic character, Kikuchiyo, was originally supposed to be a minor role.
Trailers
Jim Cummings on SEVEN SAMURAI
Type: Featurette
BFI 4K Restoration Trailer [Subtitled]
Type: Trailer
Official 4K Restoration Trailer [Subtitled]
Type: Trailer
BFI Re-Release Trailer
Type: Trailer
Original Japanese Theatrical Trailer [Subtitled]
Type: Trailer
On the Violence of Seven Samurai
Type: Featurette
Three Reasons: Seven Samurai
Type: Featurette