Seven Samurai: 3 Disc Edition - The Criterion Collection (1954) Rating: Starring: Toshiro Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Daisuke Kato, Yoshio Inaba, Seiji Miyaguchi, Kamatari Fujiwara, Minoru Chiaki, Isao Kimura Director: Akira Kurosawa Category: Action / Adventure, Drama, Foreign Studio: Criterion Subtitles: English Length: 207 mins     One of the most beloved movie epics of all time. Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai (Shichinin no samurai) tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire seven out-of-work warriors to protect them from invading bandits. This three-hour ride -- featuring legendary actors Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura -- seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions and relentless action into a rich, evocative, and unforgettable tale of courage and hope.