Yojimbo
A crafty ronin comes to a town divided by two criminal gangs and decides to play them against each other to free the town.
1961
Akira Kurosawa
writer
Yojimbo
1961
Akira Kurosawa
director
Yojimbo
1961
Tatsuya Nakadai
actor
Ran
In Medieval Japan, an elderly warlord retires, handing over his empire to his three sons. However, he vastly underestimates how the new-found power will corrupt them and cause them to turn on each other...and him.
1985
Akira Kurosawa
writer
Akira Kurosawa
director
Tatsuya Nakadai
actor
Maadadayo
Following World War II, a retired professor approaching his autumn years finds his quality of life drastically reduced in war-torn Tokyo. Denying despair, he pursues writing and celebrates his birthday with his adoring students.
1993
Akira Kurosawa
writer
Maadadayo
1993
Akira Kurosawa
director