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Seven Samurai (1954)

Movie207minsRated PG

Where to watch Seven Samurai in Australia

Seven Samurai is free to watch in Australia on SBS On Demand. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99.

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About Seven Samurai

A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandits, so the samurai gathers six others to help him teach the people how to defend themselves, and the villagers provide the soldiers with food.

Year
1954
Genres
Action, Drama
Runtime
207mins
Rated
PG
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Top cast
Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Yoshio Inaba, Seiji Miyaguchi, Minoru Chiaki, Daisuke Katō

Seven Samurai release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Seven Samurai

  • Toshirō Mifuneas Kikuchiyo
  • Takashi Shimuraas Kambei Shimada
  • Yoshio Inabaas Gorobei Katayama
  • Seiji Miyaguchias Kyuzo
  • Minoru Chiakias Heihachi Hayashida
  • Daisuke Katōas Shichiroji
  • Isao Kimuraas Katsushiro Okamoto
  • Keiko Tsushimaas Shino
  • Yukiko Shimazakias Rikichi's Wife
  • Kamatari Fujiwaraas Manzô - Father of Shino
  • Yoshio Kosugias Mosuke
  • Bokuzen Hidarias Yohei
  • Yoshio Tsuchiyaas Rikichi
  • Kokuten Kōdōas Gisaku, the Old Man
  • Eijirō Tōnoas Kidnapper
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Screenplay
Hideo Oguni, Shinobu Hashimoto, Akira Kurosawa
Producer
Sōjirō Motoki
Original Music Composer
Fumio Hayasaka
Director of Photography
Asakazu Nakai

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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Got a question about Seven Samurai?

Is Seven Samurai on Netflix in Australia?

No, Seven Samurai is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is free on SBS On Demand.

Can I watch Seven Samurai for free in Australia?

Yes, you can watch Seven Samurai for free in Australia on SBS On Demand. Free services are paid for by ads.

Can I rent or buy Seven Samurai in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy Seven Samurai in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $17.99).