Yojimbo
Movie • 1961

Yojimbo

Kill one or a hundred... you only hang once

Filmistani88
Blockbuster
IMDb8.2144K
1,695votes
DramaThrillerDarkEmotional DepthCritically AcclaimedHidden Gem
Why Watch

A Drama, Thriller film (1961) rated 8.2/10 on IMDb by 143K+ viewers — highly recommended. Starring Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, known for critically acclaimed.

Synopsis

A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant Tazaemon and sake merchant Tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men.

Cast

Toshirō Mifune
Toshirō Mifune
Sanjuro Kuwabatake / The Samurai
Tatsuya Nakadai
Tatsuya Nakadai
Unosuke, gunfighter
Yōko Tsukasa
Yōko Tsukasa
Nui
Isuzu Yamada
Isuzu Yamada
Orin
Daisuke Katō
Daisuke Katō
Inokichi
Seizaburō Kawazu
Seizaburō Kawazu
Seibê - brothel operator
Takashi Shimura
Takashi Shimura
Tokuemon, sake brewer
Hiroshi Tachikawa
Hiroshi Tachikawa
Yoichiro
Yōsuke Natsuki
Yōsuke Natsuki
Kohei's Son
Eijirō Tōno
Eijirō Tōno
Gonji, Tavern Keeper

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yojimbo worth watching?

Yes — highly recommended. Filmistani rates Yojimbo 88/100 (IMDb: 8.2/10). A strong pick for fans of Drama.

Where can I watch Yojimbo online in India?

OTT streaming details for Yojimbo have not been confirmed yet. Follow this page for updates.

Is Yojimbo a hit or flop?

Yojimbo is a blockbuster hit — 143K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 88/100 confirm massive audience approval.

Is Yojimbo family friendly?

Yojimbo contains mature themes. Parental discretion is advised.

What is Yojimbo about?

A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin…

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