Akira Kurosawa Collection - Limited All-Region/1080p Boxset - BLU-RAY

Collecting 8 of Akira Kurosawa's Masterpieces · 1180 mins · Action & Adventure Experience eight essential works from Akira Kurosawa on Blu-ray IKIRU, SEVEN SAMURAI, THRONE OF BLOOD, THE HIDDEN FORTRESS, YOJIMBO, SANJURO, HIGH AND LOW and RED BEARD. Spanning epic samurai cinema, Shakespearean tragedy, modern crime and deeply human drama, these films represent the full creative range of a master director at the height of his powers. Each film stands as a cornerstone of world cinema and a vital chapter in Kurosawa's extraordinary legacy. The collection also includes seven episodes of Toho Masterworks It Is Wonderful to Create, offering insight into the making of these enduring classics. IKIRU (1952) Kanji Watanabe is a mid-level Tokyo bureaucrat who has worked for thirty uneventful years. When he's diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer, he is forced to confront the emptiness of his life. Initially despondent, he resolves to find meaning before he dies and embarks on a mission to build a children's playground in a blighted urban area, overcoming red tape and indifference. Tech Specs 1.33 1 / 1080p High Definition / Japanese Monaural / English Subtitles / 203 min / Japan SEVEN SAMURAI (1954) Seven Samurai tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits. This blockbuster journey from master director Akira Kurosawa - featuring legendary actors Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura - seamlessly weaves delicate human emotions and relentless actions into a rich, entertaining and unforgettable tale of courage and home. Tech Specs 1.33 1 / 1080p High Definition / Japanese 5.1, Japanese Monaural / English Subtitles / 207 min / Japan THRONE OF BLOOD (1957) In feudal Japan, the warlord Washizu is prophesied by a spirit to become ruler of Spider's Web Castle. Encouraged by his ruthless wife