Sanjuro [DVD video]

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Title:

Sanjuro [DVD video]

Title (Alt graphic):

椿三十郎 [DVD video]

Added Author:

Kurosawa, Akira, 1910-1998, director.

Mifune, Toshirō, 1920-1997, actor.

Yamamoto, Shūgorō, 1903-1967. Peaceful Days.

Series:

Criterion collection ; 53

Criterion collection ; 53.

Edition:

Special edition; [widescreen].

Publication Date:

2007

Publication Information:

Irvington, N.Y. : The Criterion Collection, [2007]

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (96 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.

ISBN:

9781934121078

Abstract:

"In this sly companion piece to Yojimbo, the jaded samurai Sanjuro helps an idealistic group of young warriors weed out their clan's evil influences, and in the process turns their image of a proper samurai on its ear." --Container.

General Note:

Originally released as a motion picture in 1962.

Based on the novel "Peaceful Days" by Shugoro Yamamoto.

Special features: Audio commentary by film historian and Kurosawa scholar Stephen Prince; a 45 minute documentary on the making of Yojimbo; theatrical trailer and teaser; stills gallery of behind the scenes photos; plus a booklet featuring an essay by critic Alexander Sesonske and notes from Kurosawa and his cast and crew.

Performers:

Toshirô Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiju Kobayashi.

Technical Details:

DVD; Region 1; NTSC; enhanced for 16:9 widescreen; (2.35:1 aspect ratio) ; Dolby Digital mono and stereo; high-definition digital transfer.

Personal Subject:

Yamamoto, Shūgorō, 1903-1967-Film adaptations.

Subject Term:

Samurai -- Japan -- Drama.

Clans -- Japan -- Drama.

Corruption -- Japan -- Drama.

Imprisonment -- Japan -- Drama.

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