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.
Yojimbo

NR1h 50m8.2

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A cunning strategist manipulates rival factions in a war-torn town, orchestrating a series of conflicts that ultimately lead to their downfall, liberating the community from its cycle of violence.

Sanjuro

NR1h 36m8

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A clan's quest for justice takes a desperate turn as they seek the help of a skilled samurai to rescue their imprisoned uncle from a ruthless superintendent's grasp.

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