Film
Sanjuro
1962· NR· 1h 36m· Action· Comedy· Drama
“You cut well, but the best sword stays in its sheath!”
In this companion piece and sequel to "Yojimbo," jaded samurai Sanjuro helps an idealistic group of young warriors weed out their clan's evil influences, and in the process turns their image of a proper samurai on its ear.
1962-01-01
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Key Crew
DirectorAkira Kurosawa
ScreenplayAkira Kurosawa
ProducerRyuzo Kikushima
Director of PhotographyFukuzo Koizumi
Original Music ComposerMasaru Satō
EditorAkira Kurosawa
Full cast & crew (29 cast · 17 crew)
Details
Released1962-01-01
Runtime1h 36m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosTOHO
LanguagesJapanese
CountriesJapan
Rating8.0/10 · 718 votes
Original languageja
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