Celebrating the 70th anniversary of a film universally considered to be one of the all-time greats, Seven Samurai returns to theaters in a beautiful 4k digital restoration. Seven Samurai tells the story of a 16th-century Japanese village whose desperate inhabitants hire seven magnificent warriors to protect them from invading bandits. Featuring legendary actors Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura, this three-hour ride from unparalleled master Akira Kurosawa seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions and relentless action, into a rich, evocative, and unforgettable tale of courage and hope—now looking and thrilling better than ever.

In Japanese with English subtitles.

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