Australian import. 4K Ultra HD discs are region free and will play on all compatible 4K Ultra HD players worldwide.
 
Akira Kurosawa Collection 4K Ultra HD brings together eight essential works from one of the greatest filmmakers in cinema history, newly restored and presented in 4K Ultra HD.
 
Spanning epic samurai adventures, Shakespearean tragedy, modern crime drama and deeply human character studies, this collection showcases the extraordinary range of Akira Kurosawa’s filmmaking at the height of his creative powers. Featuring legendary performances from actors such as Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura, these films have shaped generations of filmmakers and remain cornerstones of world cinema.
 
This premium box set includes Ikiru, Seven Samurai, Throne of Blood, The Hidden Fortress, Yojimbo, Sanjuro, High and Low and Red Beard, each presented in newly restored 4K Ultra HD. Also included are seven episodes of the Toho Masterworks documentary series Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create, offering rare behind-the-scenes footage and insights into the making of these enduring classics.
 
Films included
 
Ikiru (1952)
A bureaucrat facing a terminal illness searches for meaning in his life by dedicating himself to a final act of compassion.
 
Seven Samurai (1954)
A desperate farming village hires seven masterless samurai to defend them against ruthless bandits.
 
Throne of Blood (1957)
Kurosawa’s haunting feudal Japanese reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
 
The Hidden Fortress (1958)
Two greedy peasants become unlikely companions to a princess and general transporting hidden treasure through enemy territory.
 
Yojimbo (1961)
A wandering ronin manipulates two rival gangs into destroying each other in one of Kurosawa’s most influential films.
 
Sanjuro (1962)
The cynical samurai returns to aid a group of idealistic young warriors fighting corruption within their clan.
 
High and Low (1963)
A wealthy executive faces an agonizing decision after a kidnapping forces him to choose between financial ruin and saving a child’s life.
 
Red Beard (1965)
A young doctor learns compassion and humility while working under a stern but caring physician in a rural clinic.
 
directed by: Akira Kurosawa
starring: Toshiro Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Tatsuya Nakadai, Yuzo Kayama and others
1952–1965 / Japan / Japanese / English subtitles