Saw "yojimbo" by akira kurosawa. AWESOME. if you have seen and liked seven samurai (Shichinin no samurai) then you will like this too. if you havent seen either, you are missing something.
This is a beautifully made western that spawned a whole genre known as the spaghetti western. though in black and white, this movie has some stunning cinematography. Some scenes have directly been used in hollywood movies, most notably fistful of dollars and the horribly made last man standing. another stunning thing about the movie is the lead actor. Toshiro Mifune. This guy truly rocks. he is the cockiest bastard to ever have donned greasepaint. everything from his stride to his swordsmanship and humor have an edge of arrogance. he makes clint eastwood and other assorted hollywood cowboys look like a kids. planning to watch at least 3 more kurosawas over the next week. hope i lay my hands on them.
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