Criterion Collection: Yojimbo & Sanjuro: Two Films

Name: Criterion Collection: Yojimbo & Sanjuro: Two Films
Brand: CRITERION COLLECTION: YOJIMBO & SANJURO: TWO FILMS
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By Akira Kurosawa

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Thanks to perhaps the most indelible character in Akira Kurosawa’s oeuvre, Yojimbo surpassed even Seven Samurai in popularity when it was released. The masterless samurai Sanjuro, who slyly manipulates two warring clans to his own advantage in a small, dusty village, was so entertainingly embodied by the brilliant Toshiro Mifune that it was only a matter of time before he returned in a sequel. Made just one year later, Sanjuro matches Yojimbo’s storytelling dexterity yet adds layers of world-weary pragmatism that brings the two films to a thrilling and unforgettable conclusion. Criterion is proud to present these Kurosawa masterworks in new, high-definition digital transfers and Blu-ray editions. Collector’s Set Includes Sanjuro Akira Kurosawa 1962 In Kurosawa’s sly companion piece to Yojimbo, jaded samurai Sanjuro helps an idealistic group of young warriors weed out their clan’s evil influences, and in the process turns their image of a “proper” samurai on its ear. Yojimbo Akira Kurosawa 1961 To rid a terror-stricken village of corruption, wily masterless samurai Sanjuro (Toshiro Mifune) turns a range war between two evil clans to his own advantage in Akira Kurosawa’s visually stunning and darkly comic Yojimbo. Disc Features Restored high-definition digital transfers Optional Dolby Digital 3.0 soundtracks, preserving the original Perspecta simulated sound effects Audio commentaries by Kurosawa scholar Stephen Prince Documentaries on the making of Yojimbo and Sanjuro, created as part of the Toho Masterworks series Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create Theatrical teasers and trailers Stills galleries of behind-the-scenes photos New and improved English subtitle translation PLUS: Booklets featuring essays by film writers Alexander Sesonske and Michael Sragow and comments from Kurosawa and members of his cast and crew

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Release Date:: 2007-01-23
Number of Discs:: 2
Publication Date:: 2007-01-23
Publisher:: CRITERION COLLECTION: YOJIMBO & SANJURO: TWO FILMS
Aspect Ratios:: 2.35:1
Languages:: Published: English, Original: Japanese
Weight:: 181 g

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