Directed by Akira Kurosawa (Japan, 1954, 207 min.). Japanese with English subtitles.

Seven Samurai, one of the most thrilling movie epics of all time, celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2024. The film tells the story of a 16th-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits. This three-plus-hour ride from Akira Kurosawa—featuring legendary actors Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura—seamlessly weaves philosophy with entertainment and delicate human emotions with relentless action into a rich, evocative, and unforgettable tale of courage and hope.

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