Yojimbo
1961
⭐8.1(1,695 votes)
1h 50m
DramaThriller
Overview
A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant Tazaemon and sake merchant Tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men.
About Yojimbo
Yojimbo (1961) is a Drama, Thriller film that follows a nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant Tazaemon and sake merchant Tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men. Currently, you can watch Yojimbo on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 1,695 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
