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Yojimbo, The bodyguard, Janus Films ; Seneca International presents a Toho Company, Ltd. production ; screenplay, Ryuzo Kikushima and Akira Kurosawa ; produced and directed by Akira Kurosawa

Label
Yojimbo, The bodyguard, Janus Films ; Seneca International presents a Toho Company, Ltd. production ; screenplay, Ryuzo Kikushima and Akira Kurosawa ; produced and directed by Akira Kurosawa
Language
jpn
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
Yojimbo
Oclc number
42587422
Responsibility statement
Janus Films ; Seneca International presents a Toho Company, Ltd. production ; screenplay, Ryuzo Kikushima and Akira Kurosawa ; produced and directed by Akira Kurosawa
Runtime
110
Series statement
Criterion collection, 52Classic collection
Sub title
The bodyguard
Summary
In the year 1860, a wandering samurai-for-hire turns the war between two clans fighting for control of a small town to his own advantage. A satire on greed, violence, paranoia and human weakness. Includes theatrical trailer
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
resource.variantTitle
BodyguardYojimbo, the bodyguardAkira Kurosawa's yojimbo
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