-
Seven Samurai AKA Shichinin no samurai (Blu-ray) (1954)
Will take it's place with the seven greatest films of all time!Director: Akira Kurosawa
OVERALL: Draw-
-
Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Audio commentary with scholars and critics David Desser, Joan Mellen, Stephen Prince, Tony Rayns, and Donald Richie (2006)
Audio commentary with Japanese cinema expert Michael Jeck (1988)
DISC TWO
"Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: Seven Samurai" 2002 documentary (49:11)
"My Life in Cinema: Akira Kurosawa" 1993 interview with Akira Kurosawa by filmmaker Nagisa Oshima (116:00)
"Seven Samurai: Origins and Influences" 2006 documentary (55:12)
Galleries [1080p]
- "Behind the Scenes" (24 pages)
- "Posters" (20 pages)
Trailers
- Theatrical Trailer 1 (4:11)
- Theatrical Trailer 2 (2:57)
- Theatrical Trailer 3 (2:44)
- Teaser (0:42) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):Japanese LPCM 2.0 Stereo*
Japanese LPCM 1.0 -
Case type:Digipak
-
Notes:Transfer from a 2K restoration.
Includes a 60 page booklet.
Unless otherwise noted, extras are in 1080i.
Package incorrectly states the 2.0 audio as DTS-HD Master Audio.
*The LPCM 2.0 track does not default automatically to surround, so Pro-Logic must be applied manually for full effect. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film
Audio commentary with scholars and critics David Desser, Joan Mellen, Stephen Prince, Tony Rayns, and Donald Richie (2006)
Audio commentary with Japanese cinema expert Michael Jeck (1988)
DISC TWO
"Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: Seven Samurai" 2002 documentary (49:11)
"My Life in Cinema: Akira Kurosawa" 1993 interview with Akira Kurosawa by filmmaker Nagisa Oshima (116:00)
"Seven Samurai: Origins and Influences" 2006 documentary (55:12)
Galleries [1080p]
- "Behind the Scenes" (24 pages)
- "Posters" (20 pages)
Trailers
- Theatrical Trailer 1 (4:11)
- Theatrical Trailer 2 (2:57)
- Theatrical Trailer 3 (2:44)
- Teaser (0:42) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):Japanese LPCM 2.0 Stereo*
Japanese LPCM 1.0 -
Case type:Digipak
-
Notes:Transfer from a 2K restoration.
Includes a 60 page booklet.
Unless otherwise noted, extras are in 1080i.
Package incorrectly states the 2.0 audio as DTS-HD Master Audio.
*The LPCM 2.0 track does not default automatically to surround so Pro-Logic must be applied manually for full effect. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:Teaser (2:39)
1975 reissue trailer 1 (4:07)
1975 reissue trailer 2 (4:10)
1993 reissue trailer (2:36) -
Subtitles:Japanese HoH
-
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):Japanese Dolby TrueHD 5.1
Japanese LPCM 2.0 stereo
Japanese LPCM 2.0 mono -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:Stills Gallery
Teaser
Trailer -
Subtitles:Japanese HoH
-
Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):Japanese LPCM 2.0 stereo
Japanese LPCM 2.0 mono -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Transfer from a 4K restoration.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - Part 1 (111:46)
1954 promotional footage (1:37)
2013 French Reissue Trailer (1:44)
Japanese Reissue Trailer (4:11)
Bonus Trailer for "Wake in Fright" (1:25)
Crédits (1 page)
DISC TWO
* The Film - Part 2 (94:58)
"Kurosawa, la voie" documentary by Catherine Cadou (49:35)
"Un western diluvien" crew interviews (19:38)
Gallery (1:54)
Crédits (1 page) -
Subtitles:French (Forced)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
-
Case type:Special Case
-
Notes:Includes a 40 page booklet with writing by Catherine Cadou.
"Kurosawa, la voie" is in various languages with French subtitles for the non French portions.
The interviews are in Japanese with French subtitles.
Reissued in a keep case. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
Buy this disc from
Amazon France
-
-
Extras:DISC ONE
* Rashomon
DISC TWO
* The Film
DISC THREE
* Throne of Blood
DISC FOUR
* The Hidden Fortress
DISC FIVE
* Yojimbo
DISC SIX
* Sanjuro -
Subtitles:Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish (optional)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0 mono -
Case type:Digibook
-
Special thanks to Rewind user Markus_Lang for providing these specifications.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:"Film Essay by Walter Ruggle" documentary (40:24)
-
Subtitles:German
-
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):Japanese Dolby Digital 1.0
-
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:The essay is in German.
BD-R. -
Special thanks to Rewind user Christian_Bütikofer for providing these specifications.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:* The Film: with Intermission
* The Film: without Intermission
"The Art of Akira Kurosawa: An Interview with Tony Rayns" 2013 interview (48:46)
Japanese trailer (4:09) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):Japanese LPCM 2.0 Mono
-
Case type:Steelbook
-
Notes:Includes a 12-page liner notes booklet.
Reissued in a keep case. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio commentary with Adrian Martin (2024)
Stills Gallery (6:10)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
"Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: Seven Samurai" 2002 documentary (49:08)
Selected Scenes with commentary by film historian Philip Kemp (1999) (20:15)
"The Art of Akira Kurosawa: An Interview with Tony Rayns" 2013 interview (48:36)
"My Life in Cinema: Akira Kurosawa" 1993 interview with Akira Kurosawa by filmmaker Nagisa Oshima (115:58)
Original Theatrical Trailer (4:10)
2024 Restoration Trailer (1:36) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
-
Case type:Keep Case
-
UPC Number:5035673015261
-
Notes:Transfer from a 4K restoration.
First pressing includes a double-sided poster featuring artwork by Matt Needle and the BFI’s poster designed for the film’s rerelease, a set of four postcards featuring iconic scenes from the film, and an 80-page book with new essays by Tony Rayns, Cristina Álvarez López, Charlie Brigden and James-Masaki Ryan, plus writing by Philip Kemp and Jasper Sharp, and contemporary reviews by Gavin Lambert and director Tony Richardson. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:* The Film: With Intermission
* The Film: Without Intermission
"The Art of Akira Kurosawa: An Interview with Tony Rayns" 2013 interview (48:46)
Japanese trailer (4:09) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):Japanese LPCM 2.0 Mono
-
Case type:Digipak
-
Notes:Extras are in HD.
Only available in the "Akira Kurosawa Samurai Collection" which includes Seven Samurai, The Hidden Fortress, Throne of Blood, Yojimbo and Sanjuro.
Includes a 40-page liner notes booklet "Seven Samurai", "Throne of Blood", "The Hidden Fortress", Yojimbo" and "Sanjuro" by Philip Kemp, "Seven Samurai Reviewed" by Gavin Lambert, "Throne of Blood Reviewed" by Kenneth Cavander, "The Hidden Fortress Reviewed" by JWR, "Yojimbo Reviewed" by John Gillett, "Sanjuro Reviewed" by Nigel Andrews and notes on the cast & crew of the films plus information on the special features and the transfers. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
OVERALL: Draw
The US/Canadian release include uncompressed mono and surround audio options, and exclusive extras.
The UK 2024 release has some exclusive extras and the original mono track. Note it has a transfer from a 4K restoration.
The 2013/2014 UK releases have the option to watch the film with or without the intermission.
The Japanese 2009 release includes optional 5.1, 2.0, and original mono audio but only has trailers as extras.
The French release has some exclusive extras, though note the subtitles are forced.
-
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Criterion Collection - No cuts - with intermission (207:04).
- Blu-ray A Canada- Criterion Collection - No cuts - with intermission (207:04).
- Blu-ray A Japan- Toho - No cuts - with intermission (206:58).
- Blu-ray A Japan- Toho - No cuts - with intermission (206:48).
- Blu-ray B France- Wild Side - No cuts - in two parts (111:46) + (94:58).
- Blu-ray B Akira Kurosawa: Samurai Masterpiece Collection Scandinavia- Future Film / Studio S - No cuts - without intermission (202:56).
- Blu-ray B Switzerland- Trigon Film - No cuts - without intermission (201:17).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- British Film Institute - No cuts - Plays with intermission (206:48) and without (201:32)
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- British Film Institute - No cuts - with intermission (206:58).
- Blu-ray B Akira Kurosawa Samurai Collection United Kingdom- British Film Institute - No cuts - Plays with intermission (206:48) and without (201:32)
-
Do you own a release not listed? Then please visit our forums and let us know!
-
Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 04/10/10
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 05/11/24UPDATE LOG:
04/10/10: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
21/10/13: Added UK release.
05/12/14: Updated the UK release notes, added ASINs for the US and UK editions.
10/08/16: Additions of Japan, France, Switzerland, note about Criterion surround track.
29/12/16: Added note about UK releases booklet.
08/08/19: Added Scandinavia.
02/08/24: Added Canada, Japan 2023, capsaholic.
05/11/24: Added UK 2024
-
Rewind DVDCompare is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and the Amazon Europe S.a.r.l. Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.co.uk, amazon.com, amazon.ca, amazon.fr, amazon.de, amazon.it and amazon.es . As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.