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Seven Samurai
JAPAN · 1954

Seven Samurai

Akira Kurosawa
samurai honor village defense mercenary warriors class struggle redemption through sacrifice
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Synopsis

Kurosawa masterpiece about seven warriors defending a village. Directly influenced The Magnificent Seven, Star Wars and countless Hollywood films.

This Film Influenced

→ Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) → The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) → Dune: Part Two (2024) → Justice League (2017) → Unforgiven (1992) → John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) → A Bug's Life (1998) → Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) → Finding Nemo (2003) → Jurassic World (2015) → Predator (1987) → The Avengers (2012) → Witness (1985) → X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) → The Last Samurai (2003)

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