Yojimbo (1961)

Pathetic Weaklings

After rescuing Nui (Yoko Tsukasa) and reuniting her with her family, Sanjuro (Toshiro Mifune) chastises the family for lingering around and not embracing their new-found freedom.

Directed by Akira Kurosawa.

© Criterion 2013

Released in 1961 by Criterion.

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