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Yojimbo AKA Yōjinbō AKA Yojimbo The Bodyguard (Blu-ray 4K) (1961)
The story of the Samurai with no name.Director: Akira Kurosawa
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE "Yojimbo" (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film
Audio commentary by film historian and Kurosawa scholar Stephen Prince
DISC TWO "Yojimbo" (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio commentary by film historian and Kurosawa scholar Stephen Prince
"Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: Yojimbo" documentary (44:37)
Photo gallery
Theatrical Trailer (2:37)
Teaser Trailer (1:24)
DISC THREE "Sanjuro" (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC FOUR "Sanjuro" (Blu-ray) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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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)
* The Film
Audio commentary by film historian and Kurosawa scholar Stephen Prince
DISC TWO "Yojimbo" (Blu-ray)
* The Film
Audio commentary by film historian and Kurosawa scholar Stephen Prince
"Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: Yojimbo" documentary (44:37)
Photo gallery
Theatrical Trailer (2:37)
Teaser Trailer (1:24)
DISC THREE "Sanjuro" (Blu-ray 4K)
DISC FOUR "Sanjuro" (Blu-ray) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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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:Behind the Scenes Footage
Stills Gallery
Theatrical Trailer -
Subtitles:Japanese HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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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)
* The Film
Audio commentary by Philip Kemp (2000)
"Sword for Hire" 2025 interview with Jasper Sharp (25:14)
"Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create - Yojimbo" 2002 documentary (44:36)
Image Gallery (2:42)
Original Japanese Theatrical Trailer (2:36)
DISC TWO "Sanjuro" (Blu-ray 4K) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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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
All 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 (110:34).
- Blu-ray ALL Two Films by Akira Kurosawa United Kingdom- British Film Institute - No cuts (110:30).
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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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