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Sanjuro is often considered a sequel to Yojimbo. It was released immediately after Yojimbo. Mifune’s name again is Sanjuro, the characterization and mannerisms are almost similar in both films, at-least on the superficial level. Both films have Nakadai playing the central villain’s role. The scene is redundant in both films, where Mifune looks outside and declares his name after what he sees! Continue reading →

Miyagawa had worked with Kurosawa just once- for Rashomon, where he did not only what Kurosawa envisioned, but also presented his own ideas– like the low angle photography which enforces comic aspects of the woodcutter’s version, and the long swordfight shots, to make the entire duel slightly ridiculous. Since Rashomon, both rose to international fame but could never work together, since they worked for different companies. When Kurowasa envisioned Yojimbo, against all odds, he chose Miyagawa! Continue reading →