Sanjuro

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Toshiro Mifune swaggers and snarls to brilliant comic effect in Kurosawa's tightly paced, beautifully composed "Sanjuro." In this companion piece and sequel to "Yojimbo," jaded samurai Sanjuro helps an idealistic group of young warriors weed out their clan's evil influences, and in the process turns their image of a proper samurai on its ear.

Tagline

“You cut well, but the best sword stays in its sheath!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Action, Comedy

Director

Akira Kurosawa

Original Language

JA

What is Sanjuro about?

Toshiro Mifune swaggers and snarls to brilliant comic effect in Kurosawa's tightly paced, beautifully composed "Sanjuro." In this companion piece and sequel to "Yojimbo," jaded samurai Sanjuro helps an idealistic group of young warriors weed out their clan's evil influences, and in the process turns their image of a proper samurai on its ear.

Who directed Sanjuro?

Sanjuro was directed by Akira Kurosawa.

When was Sanjuro released?

Sanjuro was released on January 1, 1962.

How long is Sanjuro?

Sanjuro has a runtime of 1h 36m.

Where can I track Sanjuro?

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