Yojimbo 1961
“Kill one or a hundred... you only hang once”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Network
- TOHO
What is Yojimbo?
Yojimbo is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1961
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 25, 1961
- Studios
- TOHO
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.1/10
- Episode runtime
- ~110 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- TOHO
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Overview
Yojimbo is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by TOHO. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A masterless samurai sparks a deadly rivalry in a quiet village.”
- Clever manipulation of rival factions
- Atmospheric feudal setting
- Sharp swordplay and tension
- Violent confrontations may be intense
- Complex power dynamics can be dense
Watch it if you enjoy clever samurai tactics and tense power struggles.
Features violent clashes and mature themes, best for adult viewers.
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What period does the film take place in?
It is set in feudal Japan.
Who is the protagonist?
A nameless ronin who adopts the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake.
What genre is Yojimbo?
It is classified as a drama and thriller.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 50 minutes.
When was Yojimbo released in the United States?
It opened in the US on September 13, 1961.
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