Sanjuro
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.
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Signature
- Craft · Drama · Action
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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.
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- Release date
- Jan 1, 1962
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- MPAA rating
- NR
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
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