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The Hidden Fortress (1958)

“What you make of another's kindness is up to you.”

8.0/10 · 731 votes 2h 19m ActionAdventureDrama

#3 of 10 films from 1958 #65 of 2168 in action

Directed by Akira Kurosawa · Written by Akira Kurosawa, Shinobu Hashimoto, Hideo Oguni, Ryuzo Kikushima

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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.

Cast

Toshirō Mifuneas General Rokurota Makabe
Minoru Chiakias Tahei
Kamatari Fujiwaraas Matashichi
Misa Ueharaas Princess Yuki
Susumu Fujitaas General Hyoe Tadokoro
Takashi Shimuraas General Izumi Nagakura
Ikio Sawamuraas Gambler (uncredited)
Kōji Mitsuias Guard (uncredited)
Takeo Oikawaas Guard (uncredited)
Yū Fujikias Guard (uncredited)
Yutaka Sadaas Guard (uncredited)
Haruo Suzukias Horseman (uncredited)
Haruya Sakamotoas Horseman (uncredited)
Hiroyoshi Yamaguchias Horseman (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateDecember 28, 1958
Runtime139 min (2h 19m) — longer as the 1958 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Drama
Original title隠し砦の三悪人
LanguageJA
Box office$57,673
IMDbtt0051808

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Questions

How long is The Hidden Fortress?
The Hidden Fortress runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Is The Hidden Fortress worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8/10 across 731 votes, which places it #3 of 10 films released in 1958 in this index (top 80%) and #65 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Hidden Fortress?
The Hidden Fortress was directed by Akira Kurosawa. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Seven Samurai (1954), High and Low (1963), Ikiru (1952).
Who stars in The Hidden Fortress?
Toshirō Mifune as General Rokurota Makabe; Minoru Chiaki as Tahei; Kamatari Fujiwara as Matashichi; Misa Uehara as Princess Yuki; Susumu Fujita as General Hyoe Tadokoro; Takashi Shimura as General Izumi Nagakura.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Hidden Fortress?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/139500.

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