Akira Kurosawa - Samurai Collection (4 Films) Blu-Ray   British Film Institute

Akira Kurosawa is one of the world's greatest filmmakers. His films have been acclaimed by critics the world over, and his celebrated samurai epics - featuring international star Toshiro Mifune - have inspired filmmakers as diverse as Steven Spielberg and Sergio Leone, and inspired countless films, including The Magnificent Seven. This indispensable Blu-ray collection contains digitally remastered High Definition presentations of five of Kurosawa's greatest films, are accompanied with extra features including interviews with directors George Lucas and Alex Cox, feature-length audio commentaries and original theatrical trailers.

Films:
Seven Samurai (Shichinin no Samurai) Japan | 1954 | 1.33:1 | black and white | 207 mins
Throne of Blood (Kumonosu-jo) Japan | 1957 | 109 mins | black and white | 1.33:1
The Hidden Fortress (Kakushi Toride no San Akunin) Japan | 1958 | 2.35:1 | black and white | 139 mins |
Yojimbo (Tsubaki Sanjuro) Japan | 1961 | 2.35:1 | black and white | 110 mins
Sanjuro (Tsubaki Sanjuro) Japan | 1962 | 2.35:1 | black and white | 96 mins

Special Features
All Films Presented In High Definition, Original Theatrical Trailers, The Art Of Akira Kurosawa (2013, 49 Mins): Asian-Cinema Expert Tony Rayns Discusses Kurosawa's Career And Influence, Interview With Filmmaker George Lucas (2001, 8 Mins), Interview With Filmmaker Alex Cox (2003, 9 Mins), Introduction To Sanjuro by Alex Cox (2003, 5 Mins), Full-Length Audio Commentary On Throne Of Blood By Japanese-Film Expert Michael Jeck, Full-Length Audio Commentary On Yojimbo by Film Critic Philip Kemp, Fully Illustrated Booklet With Contributions From Philip Kemp And Nigel Andrews, And Full Film Credits