Epic!
(NR) Japan – 3 hr 27 min – with subtitles
1954 · d. Akira Kurosawa
Starring Toshirô Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Isao Kimura
New 4K Restoration! Facing a looming bandit raid, a desperate peasant village recruits a motley crew of warriors to protect them. With its thrilling battles, unforgettable characters, and an electric performance by Toshirô Mifune, this samurai saga set the high-water mark for the ensemble action film.
The screening on Saturday, July 26, is presented in conjunction with a Cinema Classics Seminar taught by Paul Wright Ph.D. Seating for screening-only attendees will begin at 1:00 pm. Just want to see the film? Purchase your tickets from this page.
