Seven Samurai
Unmatched for suspense and spectacle!
1956 NR 3h 27m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | 七人の侍 |
|---|---|
| Release date | Nov 19, 1956 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | JA |
| Country | Japan |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | martial arts, japan, sword, looting, forbidden love, village, black and white, moral ambiguity, samurai, peasant, fencing, rice |
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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.
When was Seven Samurai released?
Seven Samurai was released on Nov 19, 1956 (status: Released).
Who directed Seven Samurai?
Akira Kurosawa directed Seven Samurai.
What is the TMDB rating of Seven Samurai?
Seven Samurai has a TMDB rating of 8.5/10 from 4,380 votes.