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Akira Kurosawa [note 1] (黒澤 明 or 黒沢 明, Kurosawa Akira, March 23, 1910 – September 6, 1998) was a Japanese filmmaker and painter who directed 30 films in a career spanning over five decades. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema.
IMDb provides an extensive overview of the life and work of Akira Kurosawa, one of the most influential and acclaimed filmmakers of all time. Learn about his early career, his collaborations with Toshirô Mifune, his adaptations of Western genres and authors, his international fame and legacy.
This includes a complete list of films with which he was involved (including the films on which he worked as assistant director before becoming a full director ), as well as his little-known contributions to theater, television and literature.
Jul 4, 2024 · Kurosawa Akira (born March 23, 1910, Tokyo, Japan—died September 6, 1998, Tokyo) was the first Japanese film director to win international acclaim, with such films as Rashomon (1950), Ikiru (1952), Seven Samurai (1954), Throne of Blood (1957), Kagemusha (1980), and Ran (1985).
Apr 2, 2014 · Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa won international acclaim with such films as 'Rashomon' (1950), 'Ikiru' (1952) and 'Ran' (1985).
Feb 15, 2024 · Letterboxd users rate and rank the 32 feature films of the Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, who is widely recognized as one of the most acclaimed and influential directors in cinema history. See the list of his highest-rated movies, from Dodes'ka-den to Rashomon, and learn more about his career and style.
Learn about the life and career of the legendary Japanese filmmaker, who made classics like Rashomon, Seven Samurai, and Ran. Find out his awards, trivia, quotes, family, and more on IMDb.
