Seven Samurai

1954 | NR | 202 min + 15 min Intermission*

Action, Drama

Akira Kurosawa’s brilliant, thrilling epic tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits. Starring legendary actors Toshirô Mifune and Takashi Shimura, the film seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions and relentless action into a rich, evocative, and unforgettable tale of courage and hope.

*Due to the film’s length, we are starting our usual Sunday screening at 3 pm. There will also be a 15-minute intermission halfway through.

“The glorious vigour and strength of this film is presented with such theatrical relish and flair: its energy flashes out of the screen like a sword.” — Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

“The greatest movie ever made about warriors and battle.” — Michael Wilmington, The Chicago Tribune