Seven samurai
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, 1998.
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (207 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 folded sheet.
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Main Library - Media | DVD Seven | On Shelf | |
Oliver La Farge - Media | DVD Seven | Checked Out | May 1, 2024 |
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Published
[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, 1998.
Language
jpn
UPC
037429121726
Notes
General Note
Title also appears in Japanese characters on title screen.
General Note
Originally released as motion picture in 1954.
General Note
Special features: Original U.S. theatrical trailer, audio commentary by Japanese film expert Michael Jeck.
Participants/Performers
Toshiro Mifune, Takashi Shimura.
Description
This epic masterpiece is about a group of 16th century samurai who are hired to defend a small Japanese village that finds itself annually raided by an army of bandits who steal the meager crops harvested by the peasants. Tired of relinquishing their food supply but woefully inept in combat skills, the villagers decide to hire a band of samurai to protect them. In addition to the primary conflict between the villagers and the bandits, much of the tale revolves around young Katsushiro's coming-of-age, both sexually and emotionally. Kikuchiyo's search for acceptance forms the other major storyline. Indeed, everyone in Seven Samurai is searching: for adventure, for experience, for freedom from their oppressors.
System Details
DVD format; dolby digital; mono.
Language
In Japanese with optional English subtitles.
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