The Hidden Fortress (1958)
Original title: 隠し砦の三悪人
The Hidden Fortress is a 1958 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Akira Kurosawa, with a running time of 2h 19m. It stars Toshirō Mifune, Minoru Chiaki and Kamatari Fujiwara.
In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidden in the mountains.
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What is The Hidden Fortress about?
In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidden in the mountains.
When was The Hidden Fortress released?
The Hidden Fortress was released on 28 December 1958.
How long is The Hidden Fortress?
The Hidden Fortress runs 2h 19m.
Who made The Hidden Fortress?
The Hidden Fortress was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Where can I watch The Hidden Fortress?
The Hidden Fortress is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Kanopy and Plex.
Where to watch The Hidden Fortress
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free: Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Plex, Shout! Factory TV, Tubi TV, YouTube Free
Cast
- Toshirō Mifune as General Rokurota Makabe
- Minoru Chiaki as Tahei
- Kamatari Fujiwara as Matashichi
- Misa Uehara as Princess Yuki
- Susumu Fujita as General Hyoe Tadokoro
- Takashi Shimura as General Izumi Nagakura
- Ikio Sawamura as Gambler (uncredited)
- Kōji Mitsui as Guard (uncredited)
- Takeo Oikawa as Guard (uncredited)
- Yū Fujiki as Guard (uncredited)
- Yutaka Sada as Guard (uncredited)
- Haruo Suzuki as Horseman (uncredited)
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