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"Sanjuro | DVD (1962)"

Product Information

UPC: 5035673005828 / BFIVD582
Product Type: DVD
Genre: Jidaigeki (Period Drama)
Language: Japanese mono
Subtitles: English
Total Runtime: 95 minutes + EXTRAS
Region: 2 PAL DVD (Black & White)
Made In: EU

Overview

"Sanjuro" (椿三十郎, Tsubaki Sanjūrō) is a 1962 black-and-white film directed by the legendary Akira Kurosawa. This jidaigeki film serves as a sequel to Kurosawa's acclaimed "Yojimbo" (1961) and stars Toshiro Mifune in the titular role. The story revolves around a wandering samurai who becomes embroiled in a conflict between a group of young samurai and a corrupt lord chamberlain.

概要

『椿三十郎』（Tsubaki Sanjūrō, 1962）は、黒澤明監督による白黒時代劇映画である。本作は、1961年の名作『用心棒』の続編として制作され、三船敏郎が主人公・三十郎を演じる。物語は、放浪する侍が若き侍たちと汚職にまみれた家老との対立に巻き込まれる様子を描いている。

Product Features

Format: DVD
Audio Options: Japanese mono
Subtitles: English
Total Runtime: 95 minutes + EXTRAS
Region Code: 2 PAL DVD, suitable for European players

Interesting Facts

Film Adaptation

Source Material: Originally based on Shūgorō Yamamoto's novel "Hibi Heian," the screenplay was modified to incorporate elements from "Yojimbo," allowing Mifune's character to bridge the two stories.
Character Development: The film introduces the character of Sanjuro, whose name translates to "thirty-year-old camellia," symbolizing his matured, yet volatile nature as a skilled swordsman.

Notable Performances

Toshiro Mifune: His portrayal of Sanjuro is both charismatic and nuanced, showcasing the character's complexity as a hero who grapples with moral dilemmas.
Tatsuya Nakadai: As Hanbei Muroto, Nakadai's performance adds depth to the narrative, highlighting the struggles of the young samurai in a corrupt world.

Cinematic Excellence

Kurosawa's Directorial Style: Kurosawa's masterful direction combines stunning cinematography with powerful storytelling, which has significantly influenced the samurai film genre.
Musical Score: Composed by Masaru Sato, the score enhances the film's emotional weight and complements the dramatic visuals.

興味深い事実

映画の適応

原作: 元々は山本周五郎の小説『日々平安』を基にしていたが、脚本は『用心棒』の要素を取り入れ、三船敏郎のキャラクターが両作品をつなぐ形となった。
キャラクターの発展: 主人公「三十郎」の名は「三十歳の椿」に由来し、熟練した剣士でありながら衝動的な側面を持つ彼の性格を象徴している。

注目すべき演技

三船敏郎: 三十郎を演じる三船は、カリスマ性と奥深い表現力を発揮し、道徳的葛藤を抱える英雄像を見事に描き出している。
仲代達矢: 室戸半兵衛役の仲代の演技は、腐敗した世界で葛藤する若き侍の苦悩を際立たせ、物語に深みを与えている。

映画の卓越性

黒澤明の演出: 黒澤の卓越した演出は、美しい映像と力強いストーリーテリングを融合させ、侍映画のジャンルに大きな影響を与えた。
音楽: 佐藤勝の音楽は、映画の感情的な重みを強調し、劇的な映像を引き立てる。

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