Seven Samurai(1954)
“Unmatched for suspense and spectacle!”
Overview
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.
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Studio
TOHO
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$105M
Cast
Toshirō Mifune
as Kikuchiyo
Takashi Shimura
as Kambei Shimada
Yoshio Inaba
as Gorobei Katayama
Seiji Miyaguchi
as Kyuzo
Minoru Chiaki
as Heihachi Hayashida
Daisuke Katō
as Shichiroji
Isao Kimura
as Katsushiro Okamoto
Keiko Tsushima
as Shino
Yukiko Shimazaki
as Rikichi's Wife
Kamatari Fujiwara
as Manzô - Father of Shino
Yoshio Kosugi
as Mosuke
Bokuzen Hidari
as Yohei
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1954
Runtime
3h 27m
Language
Japanese
Rating
8.5 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$105M
Production Companies
TOHO
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Seven Samurai?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Seven Samurai (1954).
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 and released in 1954. It is a action, drama film.
How long is Seven Samurai?▼
Seven Samurai has a runtime of 3 hours and 27 minutes (207 minutes total).
Who stars in Seven Samurai?▼
The cast of Seven Samurai includes Toshirō Mifune as Kikuchiyo, Takashi Shimura as Kambei Shimada, Yoshio Inaba as Gorobei Katayama, Seiji Miyaguchi as Kyuzo, Minoru Chiaki as Heihachi Hayashida and more.
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