Actor : Toshirô Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiju Kobayashi, Yûnosuke Itô, Eijirô Tôno Director: Akira Kurosawa Genre: Drama Year: 1962 Studio:Criterion Length: 206 Released:March 23, 2010 Rating: Unrated (Video) Format: Blu-ray Hi-Def DVD Misc: NTSC, Black & White Language:Japanese Subtitles : English
DESCRIPTION:
Thanks to perhaps the most indelible character in Akira Kurosawa’s oeuvre, Yojimbo surpassed even Seven Samurai in popularity when it was released. The masterless samurai Sanjuro, who slyly manipulates two warring clans to his own advantage in a small, dusty village, was so entertainingly embodied by the brilliant Toshiro Mifune, that it was only a matter of time before he returned in a sequel. Made just one year later, Sanjuromatches Yojimbo’s storytelling dexterity, yet adds a layer of world-weary pragmatism that brings the duo to a thrilling and unforgettable conclusion.
Sanjuro: In Kurosawa’s sly companion piece to Yojimbo, the jaded samurai Sanjuro helps an idealistic group of young warriors weed out their clan’s evil influences, and in the process turns their image of a: proper, samurai on its ear.
Special Features :
Restored high-definition digital transfers Optional DTS-HD Master Audio Perspecta 3.0 soundtracks Audio commentaries by film historian Stephen Prince Documentaries on the making of Yojimbo and Sanjuro Theatrical trailer and teasers Stills galleries Booklets featuring essays by film writers
Actor : Toshirô Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiju Kobayashi, Yûnosuke Itô, Eijirô Tôno Director: Akira Kurosawa Genre: Drama Year: 1962 Studio:Criterion Length: 206 Released:March 23, 2010 Rating: Unrated (Video) Format: Blu-ray Hi-Def DVD Misc: NTSC, Black & White Language:Japanese Subtitles : English
DESCRIPTION:
Thanks to perhaps the most indelible character in Akira Kurosawa’s oeuvre, Yojimbo surpassed even Seven Samurai in popularity when it was released. The masterless samurai Sanjuro, who slyly manipulates two warring clans to his own advantage in a small, dusty village, was so entertainingly embodied by the brilliant Toshiro Mifune, that it was only a matter of time before he returned in a sequel. Made just one year later, Sanjuromatches Yojimbo’s storytelling dexterity, yet adds a layer of world-weary pragmatism that brings the duo to a thrilling and unforgettable conclusion.
Sanjuro: In Kurosawa’s sly companion piece to Yojimbo, the jaded samurai Sanjuro helps an idealistic group of young warriors weed out their clan’s evil influences, and in the process turns their image of a: proper, samurai on its ear.
Special Features :
Restored high-definition digital transfers Optional DTS-HD Master Audio Perspecta 3.0 soundtracks Audio commentaries by film historian Stephen Prince Documentaries on the making of Yojimbo and Sanjuro Theatrical trailer and teasers Stills galleries Booklets featuring essays by film writers
