Seven Samurai

One of the most thrilling movie epics of all time, SEVEN SAMURAI (Shichinin no samurai) tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits.

This three-hour ride from Akira Kurosawa -- featuring legendary actors Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura -- seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions and relentless action, into a rich, evocative, and unforgettable tale of courage and hope.

Nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Art Direction, Best Set Design) and three BAFTA Awards (Best Film from Any Source, Best Foreign Actor - Toshiro Mifune, Best Foreign Actor - Takashi Shimura).

Won the Silver Lion at the 1954 Venice Film Festival.