The Hidden Fortress(1958)
“What you make of another's kindness is up to you.”
Overview
In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidden in the mountains.
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Studio
TOHO
Revenue
$58K
Cast
Toshirō Mifune
as General Rokurota Makabe
Minoru Chiaki
as Tahei
Kamatari Fujiwara
as Matashichi
Misa Uehara
as Princess Yuki
Susumu Fujita
as General Hyoe Tadokoro
Takashi Shimura
as General Izumi Nagakura
Ikio Sawamura
as Gambler (uncredited)
Kōji Mitsui
as Guard (uncredited)
Takeo Oikawa
as Guard (uncredited)
Yū Fujiki
as Guard (uncredited)
Yutaka Sada
as Guard (uncredited)
Haruo Suzuki
as Horseman (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1958
Runtime
2h 19m
Language
Japanese
Rating
8 / 10
Box Office
$58K
Production Companies
TOHO
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What is The Hidden Fortress about?▼
In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidden in the mountains.
Who directed The Hidden Fortress?▼
The Hidden Fortress was directed by Akira Kurosawa and released in 1958. It is a drama, action, adventure film.
How long is The Hidden Fortress?▼
The Hidden Fortress has a runtime of 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes total).
Who stars in The Hidden Fortress?▼
The cast of The Hidden Fortress includes Toshirō Mifune as General Rokurota Makabe, Minoru Chiaki as Tahei, Kamatari Fujiwara as Matashichi, Misa Uehara as Princess Yuki, Susumu Fujita as General Hyoe Tadokoro and more.
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