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Yojimbo (1961)

Movie ★ 8.1 110 min

A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant Tazaemon and sake merchant Tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men.

Akira Kurosawa Director

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Released
April 25, 1961
Runtime
110 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
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Frequently asked questions

What is Yojimbo about?
A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant Tazaemon and sake merchant Tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men.
Who directed Yojimbo?
Yojimbo was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Who stars in Yojimbo?
Yojimbo stars Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Yōko Tsukasa, Isuzu Yamada.
When was Yojimbo released?
Yojimbo is a 1961 drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch Yojimbo?
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