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Kurosawa

The man regarded by many as Japan's greatest filmmaker, Akira Kurosawa, is the focus of this retrospective documentary. Kurosawa's family and colleagues are joined by critics from Japan and America to produce a comprehensive assessment of his achievement. Featuring extensive clips from Kurosawa's greatest films and interviews with American admirers such as James Coburn and Clint Eastwood. Narrated by Sam Shepard.

Year: 2000
Genre: Documentaries, Film On Film, Biography
Country: Japan, USA
Director: Adam Low
Duration: 115 Minutes
Rating: PG - Contains medium level violence.
7.3/10
Location in store: Documentary (Film On Film)

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