The Hidden Fortress
1958 · Movie · 139 min. · Japan
Princess Yuki Akizuki ("Yukihime" in Japanese) is to be led through enemy territory, where she may rebuild her kingdom with gold that she has in her caravan. She is assisted by her trusted general, Rokurota Makabe, who insists that she masquarades as a mute farmer. Two minions, Tahei and Matashichi help unknowingly, as they believe they will get a piece of the gold if they help the princess attain her goals.
Direction Akira Kurosawa
Cast Toshirô Mifune · Minoru Chiaki · Misa Uehara · Takashi Shimura · Susumu Fujita · Eiko Miyoshi · Kamatari Fujiwara · Koji Mitsui · Yoshio Tsuchiya
Soundtrack Masaru Satô
Screenplay Akira Kurosawa · Ryuzo Kikushima · Hideo Oguni · Shinobu Hashimoto
Cinematography Ichio Yamazaki
Original title Kakushi Toride no San-Akunin (The Hidden Fortress)
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