Sanjuro [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray]

Sanjuro [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray]

Director: Akira Kurosawa Cast: Toshiro Mifune
Toshiro Mifune
, Tatsuya Nakadai
Tatsuya Nakadai
, Yuzo Kayama
Yuzo Kayama
, Takashi Shimura
Takashi Shimura
Akira Kurosawa
Sanjuro [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray]

Sanjuro [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray]

Director: Akira Kurosawa Cast: Toshiro Mifune
Toshiro Mifune
, Tatsuya Nakadai
Tatsuya Nakadai
, Yuzo Kayama
Yuzo Kayama
, Takashi Shimura
Takashi Shimura
Akira Kurosawa

Blu-ray (Black & White / Wide Screen)

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Overview

Set in the mid-19th century when the disintegration of a rigid social structure was turning the once wealthy into paupers, or vice-versa, this kinetic drama by acclaimed Akira Kurosawa features the hero Sanjuro (Toshiro Mifune), one of many samurai whose once traditional positions were fast disappearing. In this tale of false perceptions and truth, of honor and dishonor, Sanjuro is a character who captures and holds attention from the moment he appears on screen. When he arrives in a small city, he discovers that a band of nine men are anxious to overthrow the corrupt ruling elite. Physically strong and agile, mentally sharp and clear-headed, Sanjuro still has an deep commitment to justice and honor underneath his dirty, abrasive, and cynical exterior. The nine men may doubt his nobility, but that is because they are only looking skin deep. While the sword fighting and action scenes are memorable, it is Toshiro Mifune's characterization and Kurosawa's camera eye that enhance the story.

Product Details

Release Date: 03/23/2010
UPC: 0715515056014
Original Release: 1962
Rating: NR
Source: Criterion Collection
Region Code: A
Presentation: [B&W, Wide Screen]
Language: English
Time: 1:36:00
Sales rank: 11,338

Special Features

Audio commentary by film historian and Kurosawa scholar Stephen Prince; A 35-minute documentary on the making of Sanjuro, created as part of the toho masterworks series Akira Kurosawa: it is wonderful to create, featuring Kurosawa, actor Tatsuya Nakadai, production designer Yoshiro Muraki, and longtime Kurosawa collaborator Teruyo Nogami; Theatrical teaser and trailer; Stills gallery of behind-the-scenes photos; Plus: a booklet featuring an essay by film critic Michael Sragow and comments from Kurosawa and his cast and crew

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Toshiro Mifune Sanjuro Tsubaki
Tatsuya Nakadai Hanbei Muroto
Yuzo Kayama Ioti Izaka
Takashi Shimura Kurofuji
Reiko Dan Koiso
Masao Shimizu Kikui
Yunosuke Ito Matsuda the Chamberlain
Takako Irie Chamberlain's Wife
Kamatari Fujiwara Takebayashi
Keiju Kobayashi Spy
Akihiko Hirata Young Samurai
Kunie Tanaka Young Samurai
Hiroshi Tachikawa Young Samurai
Tatsuhiko Hari Young Samurai
Tatsuyoshi Ebara Young Samurai
Kenzo Matsui Young Samurai
Yoshio Tsuchiya Young Samurai
Akira Kubo Young Samurai
Masaru Satô Composer

Technical Credits
Akira Kurosawa Director,Screenwriter
Ryuzo Kikushima Screenwriter,Producer
Hideo Oguni Screenwriter
Tomoyuki Tanaka Producer
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