Janus Films: First Look at New 4K Restoration of Seven Samurai
Posted June 6, 2024 05:17 PM by Webmaster
Janus Films has provided an official domestic trailer for the recent 4K restoration of Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai (1954), starring Toshirô Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Tsushima, Yukiko Shimazaki, and Kamatari Fujiwara. The restoration will premiere in select theaters across the nation on July 5.
A 4K Blu-ray release is expected to be officially announced later this year.
Description: One of the most thrilling movie epics of all time, SEVEN SAMURAI tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits. This three-hour ride from Akira Kurosawa—featuring legendary actors Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura—seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions and relentless action, into a rich, evocative, and unforgettable tale of courage and hope.