Release date: November 3, 2026
Currently available for pre-order
The hero of Yojimbo returns in this astonishing samurai film that defies all genre conventions
AVAILABLE FOR THE 1ST TIME IN 4K UHD
Nine young samurai are reunited to celebrate their victory; they believe they have finally resolved the corruption problems plaguing their clan thanks to their alliance with Inspector Kikui. Their hopes are quickly dashed when a stranger informs them that they have been deceived by this supposed ally. Indeed, a few minutes later, Kikui sets a trap for them. They will owe their salvation only to the help of this mysterious man. He is Sanjuro, a rough yet brilliant ronin, who decides to take them under his wing...
Following the enormous success of Yojimbo released the previous year, Toho demanded a sequel as soon as possible. With Sanjuro, Kurosawa playfully demystifies the samurai film genre in favor of comedy, the constant discrepancy between being and appearance giving rise to numerous comedic scenes – where Yojimbo was more focused on cynicism, announcing the wave of Italian Westerns. Despite its plot centered on clan struggles, Sanjuro can be seen as a pamphlet against violence that undermines traditional Japanese codes of honor. A film with an relentless pace and brilliant screenplay, Sanjuro is the quintessential example of a successful sequel – and for some, even surpassing the original. To be discovered for the first time in Ultra HD Blu-ray™ (HDR10).
SANJURO by Akira Kurosawa
(1962 - Black & White - 95 min)
Original version with French subtitles
4K UHD Edition
New 4K restoration
New to 4K UHD
THE FILM
. NEW 4K RESTORATION [DOLBY VISION™ COMPATIBLE HDR10])
. ORIGINAL VERSION WITH FRENCH SUBTITLES DTS-HD MASTER AUDIO 1.0
BONUS FEATURES
. CAMELLIAS AND A DUEL
Memories of the filming of Sanjuro by film crew members, illustrated with numerous archives.
. ORIGINAL TRAILER
Content not final.
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BD 100 • 4K MASTER • 2160/23.98p • HEVC ENCODING
Original Version DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 • French Subtitles • 2.35 Aspect Ratio • Black & White • Film Duration: 95 min
Release date: November 3, 2026
