Seven Samurai
"Unmatched for suspense and spectacle!"
Originally released in 1954. Seven Samurai is a action/drama film. directed by Akira Kurosawa. With a runtime of 3h 27m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, and Yoshio Inaba
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
3h 27m
207 minutes total
User Rating
8.5/10
Excellent (4,077 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$105M
52.5x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $105,000,000
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
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 defe...
Who directed Seven Samurai?
Seven Samurai was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
How long is Seven Samurai?
Seven Samurai has a runtime of 3 hours and 27 minutes (207 minutes total).
When was Seven Samurai released?
Seven Samurai was released on April 26, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Seven Samurai?
The main cast of Seven Samurai includes Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Yoshio Inaba, Seiji Miyaguchi, Minoru Chiaki.
Is Seven Samurai worth watching?
Seven Samurai has a user rating of 8.5/10 based on 4,077 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.