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Yojimbo

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.

In 19th century Japan, a wandering samurai named Sanjuro enters a rural town controlled by two rival gangsters. He plays both sides against each other, but his efforts are complicated by the arrival of Unosuke, a cunning gangster's son who wields a revolver.

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Main Cast

Tatsuya NakadaiUnosuke, gunfighter

Isuzu YamadaOrin

Takashi ShimuraTokuemon, sake brewer

Hiroshi TachikawaYoichiro

Kamatari FujiwaraTazaemon

Ikio SawamuraHansuke

Atsushi WatanabeThe Cooper (Coffin-Maker)

Susumu FujitaHomma, Instructor Who Skips Town

Kyū SazankaUshitora

Kō NishimuraKuma

Takeshi KatōRonin Kobuhachi

Ichirō NakataniFirst Samurai

Sachio SakaiFirst Foot Soldier

Yoshio TsuchiyaKohei

Gen ShimizuMagotaro

Yutaka SadaMatsukichi

Shōichi HiroseUshitora Follower

Hideyo AmamotoYahachi

Shōji Ōki

Shōji ŌkiSukeju

Senkichi ŌmuraTraveler

Noriko HonmaFarmer's Ex-wife

Nadao KirinoSeibei Follower

Mitsuo Tsuda

Shinpei TakagiUshitora Follower

Jun ŌtomoSeibei Follower

Akio KusamaUshitora Follower

Yasuzō Ogawa

Yasuzō OgawaUshitora Follower

Jun'ichirō Mukai

Jun'ichirō MukaiSeibei Follower

Takuzō Kumagai

Takuzō Kumagai

Ichirō ChibaSecond Foot Soldier

Rinsaku OgataSeibei Follower

Toshirô MifuneSanjuro Kuwabatake and The Samurai

Yôko TsukasaNui

Daisuke KatôInokichi - Ushitora's Rotund Brother

Seizaburô KawazuSeibê - Brothel Operator

Yôsuke NatsukiKohei's Son

Eijirô TônoGonji - Tavern Keeper

Creators

Akira KurosawaDirector, Screenplay

Ryūzō KikushimaScreenplay

Yojimbo Videos

YOJIMBO Trailer (1961) - The Criterion Collection

YOJIMBO Trailer (1961) - The Criterion Collection

Yojimbo (1961) Original Trailer [4K]

Yojimbo (1961) Original Trailer [4K]

Info about Yojimbo

Studio(s): TOHO

Originally Released: United States, Sep 13, 1961

Production Country: Japan

Box Office Gross: $916,667.00

Genres:Action, Drama, Thriller

Yojimbo: Where to Watch Online?

Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "Yojimbo" by streaming it on the following platforms: Max, The Criterion Channel. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "Yojimbo" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, Amazon, VUDU.

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