Seven Samurai

A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandits, so the samurai gathers six others to help him teach the people how to defend themselves, and the villagers provide the soldiers with food.

Tagline

“Unmatched for suspense and spectacle!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Action, Drama

Director

Akira Kurosawa

Original Language

JA

What is Seven Samurai about?

A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandits, so the samurai gathers six others to help him teach the people how to defend themselves, and the villagers provide the soldiers with food.

Who directed Seven Samurai?

Seven Samurai was directed by Akira Kurosawa.

When was Seven Samurai released?

Seven Samurai was released on April 26, 1954.

How long is Seven Samurai?

Seven Samurai has a runtime of 3h 27m.

Where can I track Seven Samurai?

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