Yojimbo
ActionDramaThriller
1961Directed by Akira Kurosawa110 min
Logline
A wandering samurai pits two rival gangs against each other in a corrupt town.
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Box Office
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IMDb
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Runtime
110 min
VISUAL STRATEGY: Primarily focused on Medium Close Ups.
PACING:MEDITATIVE
MOTION:DYNAMIC & FLUID
Principal Cast
Toshiro MifuneTatsuya NakadaiEijirō TōnoIsuzu Yamada
Visual Themes
samuraiKurosawablack and whiteanti-hero
Film DNA
"Yojimbo is a slow-burn action with 478 shots and a 13.9s average shot length."
Visual style
PACINGFRENETIC
SLOW
COMPLEXITYMINIMAL
INTRICATE
This film’s visual complexity is 34% lower than the average for Action.
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Analysis Conclusion
The SignatureA balanced film with a meditative editing style that intensifies during the Resolution.
The TrendThe pacing accelerates significantly during the confrontation, with shot lengths dropping by 10% compared to the setup.
Color DNAThe palette shifts between Neutral and Neutral, creating a dynamic visual atmosphere that mirrors the narrative arc.
Shot Scale
478 shots
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