Review of Seven Samurai (1954) by Kurt W — 24 Jun 2013

Incredible. A masterpiece of action plot and character development.

This review of Seven Samurai (1954) was written by Kurt W on 24 Jun 2013.

Seven Samurai has generally received very positive reviews.

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