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The Hidden Fortress (1958)

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  • Dec 28, 1958
  • 2h 19m

8.0/10

TMDB user score
750 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Hidden Fortress is a 1958 drama and action film directed by Akira Kurosawa. Its leading cast includes Toshirō Mifune, Minoru Chiaki and Kamatari Fujiwara. It runs for 2 hours 19 minutes. Its original language is Japanese.

Synopsis

In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidden in the mountains.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 19 minutes
Language
Japanese (subtitles or a dub may be needed)
Audience signal
8.0/10 from 750 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Hidden Fortress | 1958 Trailer - Toshiro Mifune, Misa Uehara, Minoru Chiaki · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Toshirō Mifune General Rokurota Makabe
  • Minoru Chiaki Tahei
  • Kamatari Fujiwara Matashichi
  • Misa Uehara Princess Yuki
  • Susumu Fujita General Hyoe Tadokoro
  • Takashi Shimura General Izumi Nagakura
  • Ikio Sawamura Gambler (uncredited)
  • Kōji Mitsui Guard (uncredited)
  • Takeo Oikawa Guard (uncredited)
  • Yū Fujiki Guard (uncredited)
  • Yutaka Sada Guard (uncredited)
  • Haruo Suzuki Horseman (uncredited)
  • Haruya Sakamoto Horseman (uncredited)
  • Hiroyoshi Yamaguchi Horseman (uncredited)
  • Minoru Itō Horseman (uncredited)
  • Shigekatsu Kanazawa Horseman (uncredited)
  • Shin Ōtomo Horseman (uncredited)
  • Yoshio Tsuchiya Horseman (uncredited)

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