Overview
In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidden in the mountains.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedAkira Kurosawa's 1958 adventure unfolds in feudal Japan amid clan warfare, as two greedy, bumbling peasants encounter a commanding stranger who leads them toward a fortress concealed in the mountains. Blending action, drama, and sly humor, the film mixes rousing spectacle with sharp character interplay and themes of loyalty and survival. Influential and endlessly entertaining, it offers both epic sweep and wit. It is ideal for admirers of classic Japanese cinema and grand, character-driven adventure. The film carries a strong MagicMovieScore of 8.0.
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Trailer
Top Cast
Toshirō Mifune
General Rokurota Makabe
Minoru Chiaki
Tahei
Kamatari Fujiwara
Matashichi
Misa Uehara
Princess Yuki
Susumu Fujita
General Hyoe Tadokoro
Takashi Shimura
General Izumi Nagakura
Ikio Sawamura
Gambler (uncredited)
Kōji Mitsui
Guard (uncredited)
664 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.09 as more ratings come in.
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Movie Info
Release Date
December 28, 1958
Runtime
2h 19m
Rating
PG
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama
Director