Sanjuro (1962)

Samurai Drama by Akira Kurosawa - black and white - action, wit, and comedy. Staring Toshirô Mifune as a uncouth vagabond with awesome fighting skills. In Clint Eastwood-like fashion he finds himself a hero to the weak as he helps cleanse the village of corrupt and powerful foes. Fine combination of seriousness and humor. A fun look at Japanese life several hundred years ago. 96 min.