Yojimbo

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A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant Tazaemon and sake merchant Tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men.

Tagline

“Kill one or a hundred... you only hang once”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Thriller

Director

Akira Kurosawa

Original Language

JA

What is Yojimbo about?

A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant Tazaemon and sake merchant Tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men.

Who directed Yojimbo?

Yojimbo was directed by Akira Kurosawa.

When was Yojimbo released?

Yojimbo was released on April 25, 1961.

How long is Yojimbo?

Yojimbo has a runtime of 1h 50m.

Where can I track Yojimbo?

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