ASA Yojimbo (1961) Director: Akira Kurosawa, Stars: Toshirô Mifune, Eijirô Tôno, Tatsuya Nakadai

Yojimbo (1961) Yôjinbô (original title) Synopsis / Plot In the 19th century, in a Feudal Japan, a samurai arrives to a rural village that is divided between two groups; neither side is particularly honorable. As he shows his combat skills, both sides will try to hire him. Awards 1961: Venice: Best Actor (Toshirô Mifune) 1961: Nominated for Oscar: Best Costume Design (B&W)