Yojimbo
Kill one or a hundred... you only hang once
1961 NR 1h 50m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | 用心棒 |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 13, 1961 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | JA |
| Country | Japan |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | family, japan, sword, fighting, period drama, gambling, bodyguard, black and white, swordplay, samurai, ronin, intrigue |
| Franchise | Sanjuro Collection |
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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.
When was Yojimbo released?
Yojimbo was released on Sep 13, 1961 (status: Released).
Who directed Yojimbo?
Akira Kurosawa directed Yojimbo.
What is the TMDB rating of Yojimbo?
Yojimbo has a TMDB rating of 8.1/10 from 1,757 votes.