Toshirō Mifune
1) Rashomon
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A riveting psychological thriller that investigates the nature of truth and the meaning of justice, widely considered one of the greatest films ever made. Four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife. This eloquent masterwork and international sensation revolutionized film language and introduced Japanese cinema, and a commanding new star.
2) Yōjinbō
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A wandering Samurai-for-hire eventually finds a dramatic solution to the problems of a town with two warring clans.
3) Red Beard
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A vain young doctor learns a valuable lesson from the dedicated director of a clinic for destitute patients.