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Tag: TOSHIRO MIFUNE

Film Review Retrospective

RED BEARD (1965)

In 19th-century Japan, a rough-tempered yet charitable town doctor trains a young intern.

by Robert English 26th April 202526th April 2025
Film Review Retrospective

STRAY DOG (1949)

A rookie homicide detective tries to find his stolen Colt pistol during a sweltering summer.

by Conall McManus 17th October 202417th October 2024
Film Review Physical Media

RED SUN (1971)

In 1870, a gang robs a train and steals a ceremonial Japanese sword meant as a gift for the US President, prompting a manhunt to retrieve it.

by Remy Dean 7th September 20248th September 2024
Film Review Retrospective

SEVEN SAMURAI (1954)

Farmers from a village exploited by bandits hire a veteran samurai for protection, who gathers six other samurai to join him.

by Conall McManus 25th April 202425th April 2024
Film Review Retrospective

THE HIDDEN FORTRESS (1958)

Lured by gold, two greedy peasants unknowingly escort a princess and her general across enemy lines.

by Conall McManus 18th December 202318th December 2023
Film Review Physical Media

THE FALL OF AKO CASTLE (1978)

Based on Japanese 18th-century events, this is the tale of the Asano clan's downfall and the revenge of its former samurai on the perpetrator of the catastrophe.

by Remy Dean 1st December 20231st December 2023
yojimbo (1961)
Film Review Retrospective

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.

by Remy Dean 26th April 202114th May 2021
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