Yojimbo is one of the best movies i have ever seen.It was made by the great director Akira Kurosawa in 1961. It takes place in a small town in Japan. The conflict is that there is grudge between two different gangs. The violence is so harsh that everyone leaves except for the innkeeper, the town gossip, the prostitutes, and the coffin maker (who is the only one doing well in business) Kurosawa chose a soundtrack filled with harsh percussion. the simplistic music adds a cocky, sassy feel to the film. the story is about a traveling warrior, a Ronin. In ancient Japan Ronin were samurais who would travel looking for work. (the olden days rent-a-cop) This man's name is never revealed. He shows his skill but promptly cutting off a mans arm with one slash of his sword. then he settles down in the town inn, waiting as the two fighting houses bid for his services. The mystery samurai ends up with the best profit of everyone. It was such a well made movie that American film makers decided to bring it to the western world. Kurosawa gave permission to remake it as an adult wester called Fistful Of Dollars starring Clint Eastwood.
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