8.0
Sanjuro
ActionDramaThrillerNot Rated
"You cut well, but the best sword stays in its sheath!"
Duration
1h 36mRelease
1 Jan 1962Country
Japan
Language
JapaneseOverview
In this companion piece and sequel to "Yojimbo," 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.
Plot
A crafty samurai helps a young man and his fellow clansmen trying to save his uncle, who has been framed and imprisoned by a corrupt superintendent.
Cast
Toshirô MifuneTatsuya NakadaiKeiju Kobayashi
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 8.0/10Rotten Tomatoes: 100%Metacritic: 83/100
Details
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Writers
Ryûzô KikushimaHideo OguniAkira Kurosawa
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination totalTrailer
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