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One of the greatest films ever made – Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai has influenced the work of directors 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.
Newly re-mastered on DVD, this 60th anniversary special edition includes alternative presentations of the film, a new and exclusive interview with Asian cinema expert Tony Rayns, and the film’s original Japanese trailer.
Endlessly copied but never surpassed, Seven Samurai is a truly timeless classic
- Newly re-mastered High Definition transfer
- Play with or without original intermission
- Original Japanese theatrical trailer
- The Art of Akira Kurosawa (2013, 48 mins): Asian cinema expert Tony Rayns discusses Kurosawa’a career and influence
- Fully illustrated booklet with essays and credits
Cast and Crew: Directed by Akira Kurosawa (Rashomon, Yojimbo, Throne of Blood). Starring Toshiro Mifune (Rashomon)
Awards and Reviews:
‘One of the great masterpieces’ Empire
‘Pure cinematic dynamite’ Guardian
‘Simply one of the greatest films ever’ Daily Telegraph
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Product DetailsCertificate:PGRegion:2Number of Discs:1Run Time:207 mins approx.studio:BFI
Seven Samurai - 60th Anniversary Edition
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One of the greatest films ever made – Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai has influenced the work of directors 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.
Newly re-mastered on DVD, this 60th anniversary special edition includes alternative presentations of the film, a new and exclusive interview with Asian cinema expert Tony Rayns, and the film’s original Japanese trailer.
Endlessly copied but never surpassed, Seven Samurai is a truly timeless classic
- Newly re-mastered High Definition transfer
- Play with or without original intermission
- Original Japanese theatrical trailer
- The Art of Akira Kurosawa (2013, 48 mins): Asian cinema expert Tony Rayns discusses Kurosawa’a career and influence
- Fully illustrated booklet with essays and credits
Cast and Crew: Directed by Akira Kurosawa (Rashomon, Yojimbo, Throne of Blood). Starring Toshiro Mifune (Rashomon)
Awards and Reviews:
‘One of the great masterpieces’ Empire
‘Pure cinematic dynamite’ Guardian
‘Simply one of the greatest films ever’ Daily Telegraph
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Product DetailsCertificate:PGRegion:2Number of Discs:1Run Time:207 mins approx.studio:BFI
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