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 (Rashomon, Yojimbo, Ran)—featuring legendary actors Toshiro Mifune (Stray Dog, Yojimbo) and Takashi Shimura (Ikiru, The Hidden Fortress)—seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions and relentless action, into a rich, evocative, and unforgettable tale of courage and hope.
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Restored, high-definition digital transfer
Audio commentaries by film scholars
Audio commentary by Japanese film expert Michael Jeck
Fifty-minute documentary on the making of Seven Samurai
My Life in Cinema, a two-hour video conversation with Oshima and Kurosawa
"Seven Samurai": Origins and Influences, a documentary
Theatrical trailers and teaser
Gallery of rare posters and behind-the-scenes and production stills
PLUS: A booklet featuring essays by Kenneth Turan, Peter Cowie and more