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