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Yojimbo is a 1961 Japanese jidaigeki film directed by Akira Kurosawa. It depicts a wandering samurai who becomes embroiled in a conflict between two rival criminal factions vying for control of a town. The narrative features a cast including Toshiro Mifune and explores themes of violence and power dynamics within the setting.
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| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1961 |
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Yojimbo is a 1961 Japanese jidaigeki film directed by Akira Kurosawa. It depicts a wandering samurai who becomes embroiled in a conflict between two rival criminal factions vying for control of a town. The narrative features a cast including Toshiro Mifune and explores themes of violence and power dynamics within the setting.
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