In honor of Akira Kurosawa's birthday, we take a look at some of our favorite moments from his films, from 'Seven Samurai' to 'The Hidden Fortress.' Which Kurosawa film is your favorite? | IMDb

Rent Akira Kurosawa's epic Seven Samurai (1954) in the Criterion edition: bit.ly/seven_samurai One of the most thrilling movie epics of all time, Seven Samurai tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits. This three-hour ride from Akira Kurosawa—featuring legendary actors Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura—seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions and relentless action,