Seven Samurai
PG
Sun 12 Jan · 13:30
Ranked at number 20 in Sight & Sound’s 2022 Greatest Films of All Time critics’ poll, Akira Kurosawa followed the breakthrough international acclaim for Rashomon (1950) and Ikiru (1952) with this epic set during Japan’s turbulent 16th century.
Classic • Critically Acclaimed
Part of reRUN
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 a band of samurai to protect them from invading bandits. The film features legendary actors Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura and seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions and relentless action, into a rich, evocative and unforgettable tale of courage and hope.
Akira Kurosawa’s hugely influential film has been a touchstone for action movies ever since its release in 1954 and with this new remaster, this classic has never looked better on the big screen.
Details
Duration
3hrs 27mins
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Distributor
British Film Institute
Featuring
Toshirô Mifune • Takashi Shimura • Keiko Tsushima
Year
1954
Country of origin
Japan
Language
Japanese with English Subtitles
Strobe lighting
No
Content guidance
Violence