We are thrilled to be able to present five films from one of the world’s great masters—Akira Kurosawa—in beautiful 35mm prints from Janus Films.
Presented in association with 98.1 Classical KING FM.
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 | Dir. Akira Kurosawa, 1960, 150 min.
After an executive plunges to his death from the seventh floor of company headquarters, his son plots an elaborate ruse to insert himself into the family of the corrupt industrialist he holds responsible. more |
 | Dir. Akira Kurosawa, 1958, 139 min.
A brave general (Toshiro Mifune) must guide a rebellious princess and a hoard of gold through enemy lines aided by a pair of bumbling peasants. more |
 | Dir. Akira Kurosawa, 1963, 142 min.
Toshiro Mifune is Kingo Gondo, an honest executive who’s poised to gain control of the National Shoe Company to keep it out of the control of venal company men. more |
 | Dir. Akira Kurosawa, 1954, 207 min.
This thrilling tale of the samurai warriors who defend a farming village illustrates Kurosawa’s extraordinary command of composition, action, and storytelling. more |
 | Dir. Akira Kurosawa, 1949, 122 min.
Toshiro Mifune is a rookie cop whose gun is stolen on the crowded trolley. What follows is a tense journey to find the thief, whose crimes the young detective feels responsible for. more |