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Sanjuro (1962)

Sanjuro (1962)

Action Drama Comedy

You cut well, but the best sword stays in its sheath!

Release Date: 1962, January 1
Directors: Akira Kurosawa
Countries: Japan
Production: TOHO
Cast: Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Kamatari Fujiwara, Yoshio Tsuchiya, Sachio Sakai, Tatsuya Nakadai, Yūnosuke Itō, Masao Shimizu, Yutaka Sada, Keiju Kobayashi, Akihiko Hirata, Hiroshi Tachikawa

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

samurai corruption japan black and white feudal japan temple jidaigeki edo period bakumatsu fighter