Past Run
Seven Samurai
One of the most thrilling movie epics of all time, Seven Samurai (Shichinin no samurai) tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits. This three-hour ride from Akira Kurosawa—featuring legendary actors Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura—seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions and relentless action, into a rich, evocative, and unforgettable tale of courage and hope.
“The glorious vigour and strength of this film is presented with such theatrical relish and flair: its energy flashes out of the screen like a sword.”
— Peter Bradshaw, Guardian
FROM THE VAULT
Where it played at Laemmle — 9 engagements
TRAILER
AWARDS
- Winner, Silver Lion — Venice Film Festival
- Nominee, Best Foreign Actor — BAFTA
- Nominee, Best Foreign Film — New York Film Critics Circle
- Nominee, Golden Lion — Venice Film Festival