Akira Kurosawa - Directing Profile Photo

Personal Info

Profession
Director
Gender
Male
Popularity
3.0
Available Movies
9 released

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Akira Kurosawa

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Awards & Nominations

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● 1 Wins
1 Nominations
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Award For Result
1986 Oscars Best Director Ran Nominated
1980 Cannes Palme d'Or Kagemusha Winner
Year Festival Award For
1980 Cannes Palme d'Or Kagemusha
Year Festival Award For
1986 Oscars Best Director Ran
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About Akira Kurosawa

Akira Kurosawa ui.actor_page.about_oscar_nominated_male We have 9 films with Akira Kurosawa available. Among Akira Kurosawa's most popular films: Seven Samurai, High and Low, Ikiru, Ran, Rashomon.

Akira Kurosawa was a renowned Japanese film director, born on March 23, 1910, and passing away on September 6, 1998. He is celebrated for his innovative storytelling techniques and profound influence on cinema worldwide. Kurosawa's notable films include "Seven Samurai," released in 1954, which is often regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, showcasing themes of honor and sacrifice. Another significant work, "Rashomon," released in 1950, introduced a narrative structure that explores subjective truth, earning him international acclaim.

His epic film "Ran," released in 1985, is a reimagining of Shakespeare's "King Lear," set against the backdrop of feudal Japan. Kurosawa's unique style and mastery of visual storytelling have left a lasting legacy in the film industry, inspiring countless filmmakers and audiences around the globe.

Best Known Films of Akira Kurosawa

Career Statistics - Akira Kurosawa

9
Total Credits
36
Years Active
1950 - 1985
8.2
Avg. Movie Rating
3.0
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Director
9 films
Top Genres
Drama (9) Action (3) History (3) Crime (2) Thriller (2)

Frequent Co-Stars of Akira Kurosawa

Best Movies with Akira Kurosawa

A curated selection of their most acclaimed roles.

Akira Kurosawa has 9 films released between 1950 and 1985.

High and Low (1963) 8.4

High and Low

1963

Director

Rashomon (1950) 8.1

Rashomon

1950

Director

Ran (1985) 8.2

Ran

1985

Director

Ikiru (1952) 8.3

Ikiru

1952

Director

Yojimbo (1961) 8.2

Yojimbo

1961

Director

Dersu Uzala (1975) 8.2

Dersu Uzala

1975

Director

Kagemusha (1980) 7.9

Kagemusha

1980

Director