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Sanjuro AKA Tsubaki Sanjūrō (Blu-ray 4K) (1962)
A crafty samurai helps a young man and his fellow clansmen save his uncle, who has been framed and imprisoned by a corrupt superintendent.Director: Akira Kurosawa
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE "Yojimbo" (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC TWO "Yojimbo" (Blu-ray)
DISC THREE "Sanjuro" (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film
Audio commentary with film historian and Kurosawa scholar Stephen Prince
DISC FOUR "Sanjuro" (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio commentary with film historian and Kurosawa scholar Stephen Prince
"Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: Sanjuro" documentary (34:44)
Photo gallery
Theatrical trailer (2:33)
Teaser (0:26) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:SDR
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 3.0 Perspecta Sound
Japanese LPCM 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:715515306614
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Notes:The standard Blu-rays are region A.
Packaged in two keep cases in a slipcase.
Includes 2x 24-page booklets featuring essays by critic Alexander Sesonske and notes from Kurosawa and his cast and crew. -
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Extras:DISC ONE "Yojimbo" (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC TWO "Yojimbo" (Blu-ray)
DISC THREE "Sanjuro" (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film
Audio commentary with film historian and Kurosawa scholar Stephen Prince
DISC FOUR "Sanjuro" (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio commentary with film historian and Kurosawa scholar Stephen Prince
"Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: Sanjuro" documentary (34:44)
Photo gallery
Theatrical trailer (2:33)
Teaser (0:26) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:SDR
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 3.0 Perspecta Sound
Japanese LPCM 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:715515306614
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Notes:The standard Blu-rays are region A.
Packaged in two keep cases in a slipcase.
Includes 2x 24-page booklets featuring essays by critic Alexander Sesonske and notes from Kurosawa and his cast and crew. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:Stills Gallery
Trailer -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:SDR
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese LPCM 3.0 Perspecta Sound
Japanese LPCM 2.0 mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE "Yojimbo" (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC TWO "Sanjuro" (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film
Audio commentary with Japanese-Australian filmmaker Kenta McGrath (2025)
"Out of the Dust and into the Koi Pond" 2025 visual essay by Nic Wassell (17:30)
"Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create - Sanjuro" 2002 documentary (34:45)
Introduction to Sanjuro by filmmaker Alex Cox (2003) (5:13)
"Alex Cox on Akira Kurosawa" 2003 interview (9:11)
Image Gallery (3:12)
Original Japanese Theatrical Trailer (2:31) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1*
Japanese LPCM 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:5035673000113
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Notes:*The original 3.0 Pespecta Sound track is encoded as 5.1, with the rear tracks and the LFE channel being silent
First pressing includes an illustrated booklet with new writing on both films by Hayley Scanlon, writing on both films by Akira Kurosawa, originally published in 1964, original reviews and credits. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The US/Canadian and UK releases have some differing exclusive extras.
Note the UK release has HDR10/Dolby Vision grading. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL Two Samurai Films by Akira Kurosawa America- Criterion Collection - No cuts.
- Blu-ray ALL Two Samurai Films by Akira Kurosawa Canada- Criterion Collection - No cuts.
- Blu-ray ALL Japan- Toho - No cuts (95:38).
- Blu-ray ALL Two Films by Akira Kurosawa United Kingdom- British Film Institute - No cuts (95:34).
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 04/01/25
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 13/03/25UPDATE LOG:
04/01/25: Initial entry.
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13/03/25: Added Japan, UK.
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