Yojimbo
Yojimbo (1961) is a thriller drama, directed by Akira Kurosawa. It stars Toshirō Mifune and Tatsuya Nakadai. It explores the fragility and strength of family ties. The 110-minute film holds an audience score of 8.1/10.
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What Yojimbo Is About
Akira Kurosawa's 1961 film follows a masterless samurai who arrives in a town divided between two gangs. He sells himself to both sides. His aim is to finish them both. The film joins humour to hardness; the narrative does not leave its hero morally clean. Toshirō Mifune leads. An Italian western adapted this film without permission and was sued. Its camera work influenced later action cinema. Who it's for: those who like classic samurai films. Who it's not for: viewers expecting a clear moral justification for the hero; the film leaves it deliberately unsettled.
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What is Yojimbo about?
Akira Kurosawa's 1961 film follows a masterless samurai who arrives in a town divided between two gangs. He sells himself to both sides.
Where can I watch Yojimbo?
Yojimbo is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Yojimbo?
Yojimbo runs for 110 minutes (1h 50m).
When did Yojimbo come out?
Yojimbo was released in 1961.
Who directed Yojimbo?
Yojimbo was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Who stars in Yojimbo?
Yojimbo stars Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Yōko Tsukasa, Isuzu Yamada.
What is Yojimbo's rating?
Yojimbo holds 8.2/10 on IMDb and 8.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 86 out of 100.
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