The Hidden Fortress (1958)

(Kakushi Toride no San-Akunin)

Country: JAP
Technical: bw/2.35:1 126m
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Cast: Toshiro Mifune, Misa Uehara, Minoru Chiaki

Synopsis:

A princess and her general use the lure of gold to induce two guides into taking them behind enemy lines.

Review:

A minor work but nonetheless entertaining, playing very much like an 'Eastern', with fast action and affectionate humour.