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The Hidden Fortress 1958

“What you make of another's kindness is up to you.”

Status
Released
Runtime
139 minutes
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Network
TOHO
★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 DramaActionAdventure Released
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What is The Hidden Fortress?

The Hidden Fortress is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Drama, Action, Adventure.

Type
Film
Year
1958
Status
Released
Runtime
139 minutes
Release date
Dec 28, 1958
Studios
TOHO
Genres
Drama, Action, Adventure
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 8.0/10
Episode runtime
~139 minutes
Status
Released
Network
TOHO

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Overview

The Hidden Fortress is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Drama, Action, Adventure. Produced and broadcast by TOHO. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“Two desperate peasants chase a mysterious guide toward a secret mountain fortress.”

Reasons to watch
  • Epic feudal Japan setting
  • Blend of drama, action, and adventure
  • Engaging journey with unlikely protagonists
Keep in mind
  • Pacing may feel slow for modern viewers
  • Main characters are deliberately cowardly and greedy

Watch it if you enjoy adventurous tales set in feudal Japan with unlikely protagonists.

The film contains war violence and themes of greed, making it more suitable for mature audiences.

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What is the setting of The Hidden Fortress?

It takes place in feudal Japan during a bloody clan war.

When was The Hidden Fortress released?

It premiered in Japan on December 28, 1958.

What genres does The Hidden Fortress belong to?

The film is classified as drama, action, and adventure.

How long is the film?

The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Who are the main characters?

The story follows two cowardly, greedy peasants and a mysterious man who guides them to a hidden mountain fortress.

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