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The Hidden Fortress

PG19582h 19mAkira Kurosawa
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 89
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"What you make of another's kindness is up to you."

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.

DramaActionAdventure
JapanMale FriendshipBorder CrossingJidaigekiSengoku PeriodFeudal Japan16th CenturyMountain Fortress

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Hidden Fortress (1958) about?

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.

Who stars in The Hidden Fortress?

The Hidden Fortress stars Toshirō Mifune (General Rokurota Makabe), Minoru Chiaki (Tahei), Kamatari Fujiwara (Matashichi), Misa Uehara (Princess Yuki), Susumu Fujita (General Hyoe Tadokoro). The film was directed by Akira Kurosawa.

How long is The Hidden Fortress?

The Hidden Fortress has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1958. It is rated PG.

Is The Hidden Fortress worth watching?

The Hidden Fortress holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Drama, Action, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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