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Seven Samurai (1954)

Seven Samurai (1954)

Seven Samurai (1954)

Original title: 七人の侍

Seven Samurai is a 1954 Japanese-language action movie directed by Akira Kurosawa, with a running time of 3h 27m. It stars Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura and Yoshio Inaba.

A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandits, so the samurai gathers six others to help him teach the people how to defend themselves, and the villagers provide the soldiers with food.

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What is Seven Samurai about?

A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandits, so the samurai gathers six others to help him teach the people how to defend themselves, and the villagers provide the soldiers with food.

When was Seven Samurai released?

Seven Samurai was released on 26 April 1954.

How long is Seven Samurai?

Seven Samurai runs 3h 27m.

Who made Seven Samurai?

Seven Samurai was directed by Akira Kurosawa.

Where can I watch Seven Samurai?

Seven Samurai is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV and Kanopy.

Where to watch Seven Samurai

Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV

Watch free: Kanopy

Watch free with ads: Plex, Shout! Factory TV, Tubi TV, YouTube Free

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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