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Seven Samurai
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Toho Co.
Directed by: Akira Kurosawa
Featuring: Toshiro Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Tsushima, Yukio Shimazaki, Kamatari Fujiwara, Daisuke Kato, Ko Kimura, Minoru Chiaki, Seiji Miyaguchi, Yoshio Kosugi, Bokuzen Hidari, Yoshio Inaba
One of the greatest films ever made Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai has influenced the work of director's from George Lucas to Steven Spielberg, and spawned remakes, such as John Sturges acclaimed The Magnificent Seven.
With their village raided every year by vicious bandits, a group of peasants hire seven warriors to protect them. Initially met with suspicion the warriors eventually gain the trust of the peasants and they join forces to face the bandits
Available for the first time Blu-ray, this special edition includes alternative presentations of the film, a new and exclusive interview with Asian expert Tony Rayns, and the film's original Japanese trailer.
Endlessly copied but never surpassed, Seven Samurai is a truly timeless classic
Technical Specifications
Format: Blu-ray
Aspect Ratio:
1.33:1
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Japanese 2.0 PCM Mono
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English
Region:
B
Discs:
1 Disc |
BD-50
Supplements
- Play with or without original intermission
- Original theatrical trailer
- The Art of Akira Kurosawa (2013, 47 mins): Asian cinema expert Tony Rayns discusses Kurosawa's career and influence
- Fully illustrated booklet booklet with essays by Philip Kemp and full film credits
- Steelbook
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