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The Hidden Fortress

1958•2h 19m•★ 8.0•Released

DramaActionAdventure

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Overview

In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidden in the mountains.

Movie details

Release date: 1958
Runtime: 2h 19m
Genres: Drama, Action, Adventure
Status: Released
Original language: JA
Country: Japan
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Production: TOHO
Revenue: $57,673

Cast

Portrait of Toshirō Mifune

Toshirō Mifune

General Rokurota Makabe

Portrait of Minoru Chiaki

Minoru Chiaki

Tahei

Portrait of Kamatari Fujiwara

Kamatari Fujiwara

Matashichi

Portrait of Misa Uehara

Misa Uehara

Princess Yuki

Portrait of Susumu Fujita

Susumu Fujita

General Hyoe Tadokoro

Portrait of Takashi Shimura

Takashi Shimura

Videos

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Hidden Fortress | 1958 Trailer - Toshiro Mifune, Misa Uehara, Minoru Chiaki•TrailerOfficial

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