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The Hidden Fortress

Kakushi Toride no San-Akunin (The Hidden Fortress)

1958

Akira Kurosawa

Toshirô Mifune, Minoru Chiaki, Misa Uehara, Takashi Shimura ...

7.6

5,853

Adventure Princess Yuki Akizuki ("Yukihime" in Japanese) is to be led through enemy territory, where she may rebuild her kingdom with gold that she has in her caravan. She is assisted by her trusted general, Rokurota Makabe, who insists that she masquarades as a mute farmer. Two minions, Tahei and Matashichi help unknowingly, as they believe they will get a piece of the gold if they help the princess attain her goals.

	Author	Review
United States	Variety	"One of the best recent examples of Japanese film-making, this festival entry is distinguished by high grade direction. It also abounds in action, and is handsomely acted and produced."	POS
United Kingdom	London Evening Standard	"[A] splendidly scenic adventure."	POS
United Kingdom	David Parkinson Empire	"It's not top drawer, but still ranks among the best of Kurosawa's minor masterpieces."	POS
United Kingdom	Peter Bradshaw The Guardian	"Arthouse classics aren't usually as welcoming and entertaining as this"	POS
United Kingdom	Jamie Russell BBC	"'The Hidden Fortress' effortlessly intertwines action, drama, and comedy."	POS

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