Yojimbo
Kill one or a hundred... you only hang once
Release Date: 1961-04-25
Runtime: 110 mins
A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant Tazaemon and sake merchant Tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men.
Details
Runtime
110 minutes
Release Date
1961-04-25
Budget
$0
Box Office Earnings
$0
Production Companies
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - COSTUME DESIGN (BLACK-AND-WHITE)
Year:
1962
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Samuel Goldwyn International Award
Year:
1962
Status:
🎭 Nominated
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What is the runtime of the Yojimbo ?
The movie is approximately 110 minutes long.
What is the Yojimbo's release date?
1961-04-25 marks the official release date of the movie.
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The movie belongs to the Drama Thriller genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who directed Yojimbo?
The movie was directed by
What is the Yojimbo's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $0 .
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Major production companies include TOHO .
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