Kakushi-toride no san-akunin

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 40/100
Total warning time: 2m 1s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Drug Use: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Violence: 🟡 60/100 (1m 58s)
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:45:23 - 00:46:10] Sword fight with some blood shown.
  • 🔴 80/100 [01:12:34 - 01:13:45] Battle scene with multiple characters fighting and some casualties.
Strong Language: 🟢 10/100 (3s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:30:12 - 00:30:15] Mild insult exchanged between characters.
Kakushi-toride no san-akunin
Year: 1958
Runtime: 139 min
Genre: Adventure, Drama
IMDB: 8.1
Votes: 34797
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Stars: Toshirô Mifune, Misa Uehara, Minoru Chiaki, Kamatari Fujiwara
Overview: Lured by gold, two greedy peasants unknowingly escort a princess and her general across enemy lines.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who directed the movie 'Kakushi-toride no san-akunin' (1958)?
A: The movie 'Kakushi-toride no san-akunin' (1958), also known as 'The Hidden Fortress,' was directed by the legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa.
Q: What is the plot of 'Kakushi-toride no san-akunin' (1958)?
A: The plot follows a general and a princess who must transport their clan's gold across enemy territory with the help of two bumbling peasants. The journey is fraught with danger and adventure as they attempt to evade enemy forces.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'Kakushi-toride no san-akunin' (1958)?
A: The main actors in the movie include Toshirô Mifune as General Rokurota Makabe, Misa Uehara as Princess Yuki, Minoru Chiaki as Tahei, and Kamatari Fujiwara as Matashichi.
Q: Is 'Kakushi-toride no san-akunin' (1958) considered influential in cinema?
A: Yes, 'Kakushi-toride no san-akunin' is highly influential and is often cited as an inspiration for George Lucas's 'Star Wars,' particularly in its use of a princess, a general, and two comic-relief characters on a perilous journey.
Q: What awards or recognitions did 'Kakushi-toride no san-akunin' (1958) receive?
A: The film won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 9th Berlin International Film Festival and has been widely praised for its innovative storytelling, cinematography, and direction.