One of the most thrilling movie epics of all time, Seven Samurai tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits. This three-hour ride from Akira Kurosawa—featuring legendary actors Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura—seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions and relentless action, into a rich, evocative, and unforgettable tale of courage and hope. Remade by Hollywood in 1960 as The Magnificent Seven and a major influence on countless films that followed, Seven Samurai is a timeless classic not to be missed on the big screen! (Dir. by Akira Kurosawa, 1954, Japan, in Japanese with English subtitles, 207 mins. plus intermission, Not Rated)
70th Anniversary 4K Restoration by Toho Co., Ltd.