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Best of Akira Kurosawa

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Rated 1 point - posted 14 years ago by futuremedia in category Movies.

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1.

Yojimbo

A movie about a lone ronin who ventures into a troubled town. Kurosawa's film would later spawn tons of remakes.

30 points - added 14 years ago by futuremedia -

2.

Seven Samurai

When most people think of Akira Kurosawa they instantly think of the Seven Samurai, and for good reason. The movie is filmed and planned out brilliantly. Not only is it a powerful film, but it features powerful performances from its cast. It is has often been called one of the best films in history.

29 points - added 14 years ago by futuremedia -

3.

Rashomon

One of the most influential films of all time, Rashomon follows a crime committed through various points of view. Innovative for its time, this movie became a foreign success.

24 points - added 14 years ago by futuremedia -

4.

Throne of Blood

22 points - added 14 years ago by futuremedia -

5.

Ikiru

Kurosawa shows that he can do a lot more than samurai movies. In this movie, he shows he can craft a masterful emotional drama.

16 points - added 14 years ago by futuremedia -

6.

Ran

One of the most epic war movies ever made, Ran, will suck you in within the first couple minutes. Kurosawa makes the battle scene look like the most intricate and largest battle scene ever put to film.

15 points - added 14 years ago by futuremedia -

7.

Dreams

15 points - added 14 years ago by futuremedia -

8.

Rhapsody in August

14 points - added 14 years ago by futuremedia -

9.

Sanjuro

12 points - added 14 years ago by futuremedia -

10.

Red Beard

8 points - added 14 years ago by futuremedia -

11.

Stray Dog

8 points - added 14 years ago by futuremedia -