Yojimbo
Storyline & Synopsis
A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant Tazaemon and sake merchant Tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men.
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Quick Facts: Yojimbo
When was Yojimbo released?
Yojimbo was released on 25 April 1961.
Who stars in Yojimbo?
The movie stars Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Yōko Tsukasa, Isuzu Yamada, Daisuke Katō.
Who directed Yojimbo?
Yojimbo is directed by Akira Kurosawa.
What is the IMDb rating of Yojimbo?
Yojimbo has an IMDb rating of 8.2/10 from 145K votes.
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