The Hidden Fortress Akira Kurosawa [videorecording]=

By:

Akira Kurosawa

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: JPN Summary language: ENG Subtitle language: ENG Publication details: USA and Canada The Criterion Collection 1958Description: 1 videodisc (ca. x 139 min.) sound, Black & White. 4 3/4 inLOC classification:

PN1997 .H533 1958 (BR)

Summary: "The epic adventure "The Hidden Fortress," directed by Akira Kurosawa in 1958 and set in feudal Japan, is well known for having influenced George Lucas's "Star Wars." The protagonists of the tale are a princess named Yuki and her devoted general named Rokurota, who must escape their kingdom when it is overrun by hostile armies. In order to move a secret gold stash, they seek the assistance of two foolish peasants named Tahei and Matashichi along the route. The party must traverse dangerous terrain and face numerous obstacles in this action-packed movie that deftly blends humor, drama, and action aspects. The film's lasting popularity is largely due to Kurosawa's inventive use of narrative perspective and dynamic cinematography, which highlight his talent for telling an engrossing story with depth and intensity."

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Holdings
Cover image	Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
	CD/DVD-ROM	SILC Learning Support Services DH132-DVD-B: DVD Cabinet B	PN1997 .H533 1958 (BR)	Available	Also has a bonus booklet featuring an essay.		004051

Includes:
-Audio Commentary by Film Historian Stephen Prince.
-Making of the Film from 2003 Documentary.
-Interview with George Lucas.
-Trailer.
-A booklet by Catherine Russell.

"The epic adventure "The Hidden Fortress," directed by Akira Kurosawa in 1958 and set in feudal Japan, is well known for having influenced George Lucas's "Star Wars." The protagonists of the tale are a princess named Yuki and her devoted general named Rokurota, who must escape their kingdom when it is overrun by hostile armies. In order to move a secret gold stash, they seek the assistance of two foolish peasants named Tahei and Matashichi along the route. The party must traverse dangerous terrain and face numerous obstacles in this action-packed movie that deftly blends humor, drama, and action aspects. The film's lasting popularity is largely due to Kurosawa's inventive use of narrative perspective and dynamic cinematography, which highlight his talent for telling an engrossing story with depth and intensity."

Blu-Ray video; DTS; monaural; 2.39:1.

Movie Audio Language: Japanese.
Movie Subtitle Language: English.

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