RASHOMON (1950)
The rape of a bride and the murder of her samurai husband are recalled from the perspectives of a bandit, the bride, the samurai's ghost and a woodcutter.
RAN (1985)
In Medieval Japan, an elderly warlord retires, handing over his empire to his three sons. However, he underestimated how power will corrupt them...
RED BEARD (1965)
In 19th-century Japan, a rough-tempered yet charitable town doctor trains a young intern.
SEVEN SAMURAI (1954)
Farmers from a village exploited by bandits hire a veteran samurai for protection, who gathers six other samurai to join him.
DREAMS (1990)
A collection of tales based upon eight of director Akira Kurosawa's recurring dreams.
THE HIDDEN FORTRESS (1958)
Lured by gold, two greedy peasants unknowingly escort a princess and her general across enemy lines.
YOJIMBO (1961)
A crafty ronin comes to a town divided by two criminal gangs and decides to play them against each other to free the town.
KAGEMUSHA (1980)
A petty thief who resembles a samurai warlord is hired as the lord's double, but when the warlord dies the thief is forced to take up arms in his place.
DREAMS (1990)
A collection of tales based upon the actual dreams of legendary Japanese director Akira Kurosawa.