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YOJIMBO
Explore Yojimbo (1961), a drama and thriller movie, without spoilers. See ratings, runtime, audience fit, and similar movies on NoSpoilers.
"Kill one or a hundred... you only hang once"
19611h 50m8.1 TMDb
Directed by Akira Kurosawa
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Condensed premise
A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade.
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Movie Vibe
Suspense6.7
Emotion7.1
Complexity7.5
Humor5
Realism7.7
Action4.2
Darkness5.6
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of character-driven stories
- ✓viewers who enjoy suspense and tension
- ✓cinephiles seeking acclaimed, highly-rated films
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –fans of purely lighthearted entertainment
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