# 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.

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- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Model: CRRNSAM170DVD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 14.98 USD
- Previous price: 29.95 USD
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- Rating: 4.8 / 5
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## 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.

## 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.

## Specifications

### Film and presentation
- 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
### Credits and edition
- 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 and installation
- Dimensions listed: 0.57 x 5.26 x 7.52 inches; 2.72 ounces

## 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 feedback

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## 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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