Yojimbo (1961)
Genre:
Drama / Action / Crime / Thriller (more)
Plot Outline: A crafty ronin comes to a town divided by two criminal gangs and decides to play them against each other to free the town. (more) (view trailer)
User Comments:
"Yojimbo" is a visual feast to all action film fans out there!
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User Rating:
 
8.3/10 (11,301 votes)
top 250: #110
Also Known As:
The Bodyguard (International: English title) (literal title)
Yojimbo the Bodyguard (USA)
Yojinbo (Japan) (modified Hepburn romanization)
Runtime:
110 min / USA:75 min
Country:
Japan
Language:
Japanese
Color:
Black and White
Sound Mix:
Perspecta Stereo (Western Electric Recording)
Certification:
Argentina:16 / Australia:PG / Finland:K-16 / Norway:16 / Spain:13 / Sweden:15 / USA:Unrated / UK:PG (video rating) (1993) / UK:A (original rating) / USA:PG-13
Trivia:
Tatsuya Nakadai, who plays the flamboyant, pistol-waving Unosuke here, also plays the main villain role in the Yojimbo sequel, Tsubaki Sanj�r� (1962).
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Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Sanjuro practices throwing the knife at a leaf, the wire on the knife is clearly visible (the scene was filmed backwards; the knife was actually pulled off the leaf by the wire).
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Quotes:
[Sanjuro's talking with three men]
Sanjuro:
You're all tough, then?
Gambler:
What? Kill me if you can!
Sanjuro:
It'll hurt.
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
Another 3 wins
&
1 nomination
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User Comments:
6 out of 7 people found the following comment useful:-
"Yojimbo" is a visual feast to all action film fans out there!, 22 February 2002
Author:
James J. Kim-2 from Home is where the heart is...
I simply enjoy this Akira Kurosawa film for its great use of action, crisp
film editing, and fine attention to detail. From the ominous opening scene
to the action-packed finale, this film never letsup. Toshiro Mifune's
character of Sanjuro is fine-tuned to the point where a simple shrug or
mannerism conveys deep, consequential meaning to the overall drama of the
story.
Many filmmakers have been influenced by this film, most notably director
George Miller, who borrowed heavily from concepts featured in "Yojimbo" (the
wandering warrior), as well as Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai" (villagers
protecting themselves from mauraders) for his hit action film "The Road
Warrior." Not to mention, Sergio Leone...
In my opinion, "Yojimbo" has to be the most influential action film to be
crafted within the past 4 decades. It has been imitated countless times, by
many filmmakers, but has yet to be topped. "Yojimbo" truly is the cinematic
template for all the action films released in the past 4 decades. Kurosawa
is the master of his craft, and if you've already seen this film, don't just
see it once -- see it again!
If you were thrilled by the efficient use of action and visuals in "The Road
Warrior," you'll definitely be blown away by its original source material,
"Yojimbo." Trust me, it is that good, and I highly recommend
it!
Score: 10/10 (One of those rare films that truly deserves this
score!)
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