Seven Samurai AKA Shichinin no Samurai

Seven Samurai AKA Shichinin no Samurai

Toho

26 April 1954

Historical Drama

DVD
D+

Not my thing but I've seen worse in this genre.  Akira Kurosawa directed and co-wrote.

Sanjuro

Sanjuro

Toho

1 January 1962

Historical Drama

DVD

D+

I like the music.  This is based on the novel Hibi Heian, by Shûgorô Yamamoto, and directed by Akira Kurosawa.

Rashomon

Rashomon

Daiei Film

26 August 1950

Historical Drama

DVD
D+

I'd of course heard of this movie for years, since I'm a sitcom fan.  The first quarter hour is very slow-moving, although I guess that's for set-up.  Akira Kurosawa directed and co-wrote.

Kagemusha AKA Shadow Warrior

Kagemusha AKA Shadow Warrior

Toho

23 April 1980

Historical Drama

DVD
D

Slow-moving and a bit dull, although I was slightly amused by how static the shots were, especially in the first scene.  Akira Kurosawa directed and co-wrote.