Seven Samurai (4K UHD Edition)

Experience Akira Kurosawa's timeless masterpiece, Seven Samurai, presented in stunning 4K UHD. This epic tale follows a desperate village that hires seven masterless samurai to defend them against brutal bandits. Initially met with distrust, the samurai must earn the villagers' trust and prepare them for the inevitable conflict.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, Seven Samurai has profoundly influenced filmmakers worldwide, including George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, and inspired remakes like The Magnificent Seven. This edition offers an unparalleled viewing experience of this endlessly copied but never surpassed classic.

Special Features:

• Audio commentary by film critic Adrian Martin
• Akira Kurosawa: It is Wonderful to Create – Seven Samurai (2002, 49 mins)
• Philip Kemp selected scenes commentary (1999, 20 mins)
• The Art of Akira Kurosawa (2013, 49 mins)
• My Life in Cinema (1993, 116 mins): A conversation between Akira Kurosawa and Nagisa Oshima
• Original theatrical trailer
• Restoration trailer (2024)
• Image gallery

What's Included:

• 2-disc set: 4K UHD Blu-ray disc (Dolby Vision, HDR10 compatible) and a standard Blu-ray disc

Specifications:

• Format: 4K UHD Blu-ray
• Edition: 4K UHD Edition
• Director: Akira Kurosawa
• Actors: Toshiro Mifune, Yoshio Inaba, Takashi Shimura
• Language: English, Japanese
• Audio: Japanese (Dolby Digital 1.0), Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0)
• Run Time: 3 hours and 27 minutes
• Release Date: 2025-02-03
• Dimensions: 170x135x14mm
• Weight: 100g

This release is designed for compatible UHD players or consoles connected to a 4K monitor for the ultimate cinematic experience.