Overview

• The 4K restoration of Akira Kurosawa's 'Seven Samurai' will premiere in New York on July 5 and Los Angeles on July 7.
• The restoration debuted at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and will have a wider release starting July 12.
• 'Seven Samurai' is considered one of the most influential films in cinema history, inspiring numerous Western and sci-fi adaptations.
• The film tells the story of 16th-century villagers hiring samurai to protect them from bandits, blending action with deep philosophical themes.
• Legendary actors Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura lead the cast in this epic three-hour feature.