Plot
1961 film directed by Akira Kurosawa
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Why Watch This
Yojimbo is a Japanese-language drama film from Japan, directed by Akira Kurosawa. The screenplay is credited to Akira Kurosawa. The cast features Hiroshi Tachikawa, Kyū Sazanka, Yōko Tsukasa, Susumu Fujita and Eijirō Tōno, alongside Kamatari Fujiwara, Isuzu Yamada and Tatsuya Nakadai and 4 more. It runs 110 minutes.
Best For
Drama lovers, Japanese cinema lovers, Akira Kurosawa followers, Hiroshi Tachikawa fans, Kyū Sazanka fans
The CinePearl Take
Yojimbo is a Japanese film in the drama mould — expect character-driven, emotional storytelling. Akira Kurosawa directs and the script comes from Akira Kurosawa. With 12 credited cast members, it has a wide, ensemble feel. Made in Japan, it is a natural pick for anyone exploring Japanese-language films. At 110 minutes, it is a comfortable evening's watch.
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Cast
- Hiroshi Tachikawa, Kyū Sazanka, Yōko Tsukasa, Susumu Fujita, Eijirō Tōno, Kamatari Fujiwara, Isuzu Yamada, Tatsuya Nakadai, Takashi Shimura, Yoshio Tsuchiya, Daisuke Katō, Toshirō Mifune
- Writer
- Akira Kurosawa
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