Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai
by Akira Kurosawa

Publication date 1954-11-23
Topics Akira Kurosawa, Japanese, English subtitles, 50 Years of Janus Films, chanbara,

Jidaigeki
Language Japanese
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.