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Rating: 9.7
Author: Laba Das

Dust devils dance across a parched landscape, mirroring the unease gripping a remote village. Whispers of bandits grow into a roar as fields of rice, the lifeblood of these farmers, become irresistible targets. Old Gisaku, the village elder, his face etched with worry, knows their meager defenses are useless. Desperate, they seek a solution, a sliver of hope against the coming storm. Their plea reaches Kambei Shimada, a seasoned samurai, weary but resolute. He accepts the challenge, not for glory, but for the chance to uphold the samurai code. He begins his search, drawing together a disparate group: the quiet, deadly Kyuzo, the jovial Heihachi Hayashida, and Kikuchiyo, a wild, unpredictable soul whose loyalty is as fierce as his temper. Seven warriors against an army of ruthless bandits, a gamble for survival under a sky heavy with the promise of blood and rain.

Seven Samurai Movie Overview

Title	Seven Samurai
Release Status	Released
Release Date	1954-04-26
Runtime	3 hours and 27 minutes
Genre	Action, Drama
Original Language	Ja
Spoken Language	Japanese
Country	Japan
Production Co.	TOHO

Seven Samurai Movie Cast

Name	Character
Toshirō Mifune	Kikuchiyo
Takashi Shimura	Kambei Shimada
Yoshio Inaba	Gorobei Katayama
Seiji Miyaguchi	Kyuzo
Minoru Chiaki	Heihachi Hayashida
Daisuke Katō	Shichiroji
Isao Kimura	Katsushiro Okamoto
Keiko Tsushima	Shino
Yukiko Shimazaki	Rikichi’s Wife
Kamatari Fujiwara	Manzô – Father of Shino
Yoshio Kosugi	Mosuke
Bokuzen Hidari	Yohei
Yoshio Tsuchiya	Rikichi
Kokuten Kōdō	Gisaku, the Old Man
Eijirō Tōno	Kidnapper
Jun Tatara	Coolie A
Atsushi Watanabe	Bun Seller
Toranosuke Ogawa	Grandfather of Kidnapped Girl
Isao Yamagata	Samurai
Kichijirō Ueda	Bandit Scout
Sôjin Kamiyama	Blind Player
Gen Shimizu	Samurai Who Kicks Farmers
Keiji Sakakida	Gosaku
Shinpei Takagi	Bandit Chieftain
Shin Ōtomo	Bandit Second-in-Command
Toshio Takahara	Samurai with Gun
Kan Sugi	Tea Shop Owner
Hiroshi Hayashi	Weak Ronin
Sachio Sakai	Coolie #2
Sôkichi Maki	Strong-Looking Samurai
Ichirō Chiba	Buddhist Priest
Noriko Sengoku	Wife of Gono Family
Noriko Honma	Woman Farmer
Masanobu Ōkubo	Samurai
Etsuo Saijo	Bandit
Minoru Itō	Samurai
Haruya Sakamoto	Samurai
Gorô Sakurai	Samurai
Hideo Shibuya	Bandit
Kiyoshi Kamoda	Samurai
Senkichi Ōmura	Bandit Who Escapes
Takashi Narita	Bandit Who Escapes
Shōichi Hirose	Bandit
Kôji Uno	Bandit
Masaaki Tachibana	Bandit
Kamayuki Tsubono	Bandit
Taiji Naka	Bandit
Chindanji Miyagawa	Bandit
Shigemi Sunagawa	Bandit
Akira Tani	Bandit
Akio Kusama	Bandit
Ryûtarô Amami	Bandit
Jun Mikami	Bandit
Haruo Nakajima	Bandit
Sanpei Mine	Farmer
Masahide Matsushita	Samurai
Kaneo Ikeda	Samurai
Takuzô Kumagaya	Gisaku’s Son
Ippei Kawagoe	Farmer
Jirô Suzukawa	Farmer
Junpei Natsuki	Farmer
Kyôichi Kamiyama	Farmer
Haruo Suzuki	Farmer
Gorô Amano	Farmer
Akira Kitchôji	Farmer
Kōji Iwamoto	Farmer
Hiroshi Akitsu	Husband of Gono Family
Akira Yamada	Farmer
Kazuo Imai	Farmer
Eisuke Nakanishi	Farmer
Toku Ihara	Farmer
Hideo Ôtsuka	Farmer
Shû Ôe	Farmer
Yasuhisa Tsutsumi	Farmer in Front of Gono
Yasumasa Ônishi	Farmer
Tsuneo Katagiri	Farmer in Front of Gono
Megeru Shimoda	Farmer
Masayoshi Kawabe	Farmer
Shigeo Katō	Farmer
Yoshikazu Kawamata	Farmer
Takeshi Seki	Coolie #3
Haruko Toyama	Gisaku’s Daughter-in-Law
Tsuruko Mano	Woman Farmer in front of Gono
Matsue Ono	Woman Farmer
Tsurue Ichimanji	Woman Farmer
Masako Ōshiro	Woman Farmer
Kyōko Ozawa	Woman Farmer
Michiko Kadono	Farmer’s Wife
Toshiko Nakano	Farmer’s Wife
Shizuko Azuma	Farmer’s Wife
Michiko Kawabe	Farmer’s Wife
Yûko Togawa	Farmer’s Wife
Yayoko Kitano	Farmer’s Wife
Kyoko Mori	Farmer’s Wife
Misao Suyama	Woman Farmer
Toriko Takahara	Woman Farmer
Takeshi Katō	Samurai Wandering through Town (uncredited)
Tatsuya Nakadai	Samurai Wandering through Town (uncredited)
Ken Utsui	Samurai Wandering through Town (uncredited)
Ren Yamamoto	Farmer (uncredited)
Takuzō Kumagai	Gisaku’s Son

Seven Samurai Movie Storyline

In war-torn feudal Japan, a desperate village faces imminent starvation at the hands of relentless bandits, their crops repeatedly stolen, their lives perpetually threatened. Gisaku, the village elder, proposes a daring solution: hire samurai for protection, a proposition born of desperation and the last glimmer of hope. The villagers, scraping together what little resources they have, seek out Kambei Shimada, a seasoned but now masterless samurai known for his wisdom and strategic brilliance. Kambei, moved by their plight, agrees to help, embarking on a perilous quest to recruit six other samurai willing to defend the village for mere food and shelter. Among those who join are Kyuzo, a stoic and exceptionally skilled swordsman, Gorobei Katayama, a jovial and experienced warrior, and Katsushiro Okamoto, a young, inexperienced samurai eager to prove himself. Kikuchiyo, a boisterous and unpredictable character of questionable samurai lineage, forces his way into the group, his wild energy both a burden and an unexpected asset. As the samurai arrive at the village, they begin training the fearful farmers to defend themselves, forging a bond of mutual respect and understanding. The inevitable clash with the bandits unfolds in a brutal, rain-soaked battle, testing the samurai’s skills and the villagers’ newfound courage, revealing the true cost of war and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Ultimately, despite a hard-won victory, the surviving samurai reflect on their purpose, realizing that the true victors are the farmers, who will rebuild and persevere, while the samurai are left to wander, their battles fading into the annals of a forgotten era.

Seven Samurai Movie Details

In the war-torn Sengoku period of 16th century Japan, a desperate farming village, facing imminent destruction at the hands of ruthless bandits, makes the courageous decision to hire samurai for protection. The villagers send representatives to a nearby town, where they seek the aid of masterless samurai, or ronin, willing to defend them in exchange for food and shelter. They eventually enlist Kambei Shimada, a seasoned and strategic samurai, to lead the defense. Kambei, understanding the enormity of the task, gathers six other samurai, each with unique skills and personalities. Among them is Kikuchiyo, a boisterous and eccentric character who, despite his unconventional methods, proves to be a valuable asset. Gorobei Katayama brings his calm demeanor and tactical brilliance, while Kyuzo stands out as a stoic and supremely skilled swordsman. The final member of the group is Katsushiro Okamoto, a young and inexperienced samurai eager to prove himself. As the samurai and villagers prepare for the inevitable clash, they forge a bond of mutual respect and understanding. The narrative explores themes of social class, honor, and the true meaning of strength. The film culminates in a grueling and epic battle against the bandits, testing the limits of the samurai’s skill and the villagers’ courage as they fight to protect their homes and way of life.

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Seven Samurai Movie FAQs

What is the movie “Seven Samurai” about?

It’s about a village that hires seven samurai to protect them from bandits.

When was “Seven Samurai” released?

The movie was released on April 26, 1954.

Who directed “Seven Samurai”?

Akira Kurosawa directed the movie.

Who are some of the main actors in “Seven Samurai”?

Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura are two of the main actors.

What genres does “Seven Samurai” belong to?

It belongs to the Action and Drama genres.

What is the runtime of “Seven Samurai”?

The movie has a runtime of 207 minutes.

What was the budget for “Seven Samurai”?

The budget was 2,000,000.

What was the revenue generated by “Seven Samurai”?

The movie generated a revenue of 105,000,000.

What is the original language of “Seven Samurai”?

The original language is Japanese (ja).

What is the IMDB ID for “Seven Samurai”?

The IMDB ID is tt0047478.

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