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Mifune: The Last Samurai

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2016 · 81 min Documentary
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

Toshirō Mifune lived a life as epic as the samurai roles he immortalized. From his military service to a fateful studio audition, his trajectory charts how raw intensity and discipline forged a screen presence that captivated global audiences. The documentary delves into his legendary partnership with director Akira Kurosawa, a creative alchemy that produced timeless classics like *Rashomon* and *Seven Samurai*. Through archival footage and insights from collaborators, a portrait emerges of a force of nature whose untamed energy redefined the image of the Japanese actor for the world.

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Year 2016
Country Japan, United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Steven Okazaki
Runtime 81 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.1/10 (50 votes)

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This documentary transcends a mere career retrospective to examine the very essence of acting genius. It compellingly argues that Mifune's personal ferocity, harnessed by Kurosawa's vision, created the 'living legend' witnessed on screen.

What lingers after viewing is a profound appreciation for the golden age of filmmaking, where each frame was forged by titanic dedication. The film leaves no doubt that Mifune was not just an actor, but a seismic force that reshaped global cinema. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Steven Okazaki

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The stark honesty of black-and-white archives, the crackling energy of screen tests, the quiet weight of a legend's voice.

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