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The Hidden Fortress

Japanese peasants Matashichi and Tahei try and fail to make a profit from a tribal war. They find a man and woman whom they believe are simple tribe members hiding in a fortress. Although the peasants don't know that Rokurota is a general and Yuki is a princess the peasants agree to accompany the pair to safety in return for gold. Along the way the general must prove his expertise in battle while also hiding his identity.

Action
Adventure
Drama

1958 | 2 h 6 min

Director: Akira Kurosawa

Stars: Toshirô Mifune, Minoru Chiaki

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