A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandits, so the samurai gathers six others to help him teach the people how to defend themselves, and the villagers provide the soldiers with food.
| Original Title | 七人の侍 |
| Year | 1954 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Action, Drama |
| Director | Akira Kurosawa |
| Runtime | 207 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 8.5/10 (4153 votes) |
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The film doesn't pretend to be about anything other than action — and that's an honest position. The director constructs scenes with a feel for space, pace, and rhythm.
If you love the genre — this is a solid specimen. If you're indifferent to action — there's nothing extraordinary here to convert you.
Good choice for group viewing when you want to watch rather than think.
Director: Akira Kurosawa
— MovieFinder Editorial
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