7/10
1962-01-01 Not Rated Sanjuro

Sanjuro

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

Release Date: 1962-01-01

Rating: 7.9 / 10

Runtime: 96 mins

Toshiro Mifune swaggers and snarls to brilliant comic effect in Kurosawa's tightly paced, beautifully composed "Sanjuro." 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.


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Runtime

96 minutes

Release Date

1962-01-01

Budget

$0

Box Office Earnings

$0

Production Companies

TOHO,

Cast and Crew Members

Cast

Takashi Shimura
Takashi Shimura
Kamatari Fujiwara
Kamatari Fujiwara
Takako Irie
Takako Irie
Masao Shimizu
Masao Shimizu
Yūnosuke Itō
Yūnosuke Itō

Crew Members

Akira Kurosawa
Akira Kurosawa Director
Masanobu Deme
Masanobu Deme Assistant Director
Ryūzō Kikushima
Ryūzō Kikushima Screenplay
Hideo Oguni
Hideo Oguni Screenplay

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  • John Doe's avatar

    CinemaSerf

    Rating: 7/10

    "This is a superb adventure story with Toshirô Mifune reprising his role from "Yojimbo" as the wandering samurai warrior. This time he arrives in a village facing some local corruption. The "Chamberlain" has been framed by the superintendent of a clan, who tries to secure his tenuous position by killing off any detractors. "Sanjûrô" decides to help protect them, and is soon drawn into the battle that requires all of his skills and know-how (of course, they are completely outnumbered). The plot interveaves a story of local politics nicely with a lust for power, and a coming of age for many of the locals who are in awe of their warrior leader. Takako Irie is quite interesting as the wife of the arrested Chamberlain; she looks every inch the prim and proper Japanese wife, but is frequently (and to Mifune's chagrin, on occasion) the character delivering some quite insightful and learned comment; she seems to have the measure of the Samurai! I found Mifune's performance to be engaging and charming - he deals with his men as a teacher might his pupils, sometimes with humour, other times with discipline - but always with care; and that speaks more to the way Kurosawa develops the characterisations - with integrity and class. It's still got it's fair share of action and there are loads of sword-fights to keep the plot moving along until it all comes to an head. It's odd that almost 60 years later, this has never been given the Hollywood treatment - perhaps that's a good thing?"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime of the Sanjuro ?

The movie is approximately 96 minutes long.

What is the Sanjuro's release date?

1962-01-01 marks the official release date of the movie.

What genre is the Sanjuro?

The movie belongs to the Drama Action Comedy genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.

Who are the main actors in the Sanjuro?

The lead actors include Toshirō Mifune , Tatsuya Nakadai , and Keiju Kobayashi , among others.

Who directed Sanjuro?

The movie was directed by Akira Kurosawa Masanobu Deme

What is the Sanjuro's budget?

The movie had an estimated budget of $0 .

How much did Sanjuro movie earn at the box office?

A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $0 at the box office.

What are some production companies behind the Sanjuro movie?

Major production companies include TOHO .

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