Directed by Akira Kurosawa, Seven Samurai (1954) is a landmark Japanese epic that redefined action filmmaking and ensemble storytelling. Set in 16th-century Japan, the film follows a group of masterless samurai hired to defend a farming village from bandits. Celebrated for its character depth, tactical combat, and cinematic influence, it remains one of the most influential films ever made.

Their village raided every year by vicious bandits, a group of peasants hire seven masterless samurai to protect them. Initially met with suspicion, the warriors resolve to gain the trust of the villagers and prepare them to face their enemy.

Akira Kurosawas Seven Samura is one of the greatest films of all time, and has influenced the work of directors from George Lucas to Steven Spielberg while spawning remakes such as John Sturges acclaimed The Magnificent Seven. Endlessly copied but never surpassed, Seven Samurai is a truly timeless classic.

Från IMDB:
Farmers from a village exploited by bandits hire a veteran samurai for protection, and he gathers six other samurai to join him.

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Version: : DVD (import)

Språk : Japanese

EAN : 5035673020043

Distributor : British Film Institute

Inspelningsår : 1954

Regissör : Akira Kurosawa

imdb-rating : 8.6

Längd : 3h 27m

Cast : Toshirô Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Tsushima

Svensk Titel : De sju samurajerna