Samurai Rebellion (The Criterion Collection) DVD
Samurai Rebellion from The Criterion Collection is a black-and-white Japanese-language film starring Toshiro Mifune. This DVD presents Masaki Kobayashi’s 1967 story of a swordsman whose family is drawn into a conflict with his clan lord, with English subtitles listed.
At a glance
- Japanese-language, black-and-white film directed by Masaki Kobayashi.
- Toshiro Mifune stars as Isaburo, an aging swordsman facing an order from his clan lord.
- English subtitles are listed, and the stated aspect ratio is 2.35:1.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A single-disc DVD edition with English subtitles listed for the Japanese-language film.
- The listing identifies the director, writers, principal actors and widescreen aspect ratio.
Technical specifications
15 specifications| Genre | Action & Adventure |
|---|---|
| Format | Black & White, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen |
| Aspect ratio | 2.35:1 |
| Language | Japanese (Mono) |
| Subtitles | English |
| Runtime | 2 hours and 8 minutes |
| MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Director | Masaki Kobayashi |
|---|---|
| Writers | Shinobu Hashimoto, Yasuhiko Takiguchi |
| Actors | Etsuko Ichihara, Takeshi Kat, Tatsuyoshi Ehara, Toshir Mifune, Yko Tsukasa |
| Studio | Criterion Collection |
| Release date | October 4, 2005 |
| Model number | CRRNSAM170DVD |
| Dimensions listed | 0.57 x 5.26 x 7.52 inches; 2.72 ounces |
|---|
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Viewers collecting Criterion Collection films on DVD.
- Fans of Toshiro Mifune, Masaki Kobayashi or Japanese historical drama.
- Viewers comfortable watching Japanese-language films with English subtitles.
Less suited to
- Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray edition.
- Viewers who require an English-dubbed presentation.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
87% 87% - 4 stars
9% 9% - 3 stars
2% 2% - 2 stars
1% 1% - 1 star
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The listing provides aggregate customer ratings but no written feedback summary. The overall ratings are strongly positive, though star ratings alone do not show which aspects viewers liked or what prompted lower ratings. They cannot establish picture or sound quality for this DVD.
Frequently asked questions
What language is the film in?
The listing specifies Japanese audio and English subtitles.
Who directed Samurai Rebellion?
The listed director is Masaki Kobayashi.
Is this a DVD or Blu-ray?
The product title identifies this edition as a DVD.
How long is the film?
The listed runtime is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
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