Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai

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