10 Reasons Why You Should Watch Akira Kurosawa Movies

Familiarize yourself with the late, and undeniably great, Japanese director on his 101st birthday.

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He revolutionized cinematic storytelling.

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He’s Indirectly Responsible For Danny Trejo’s Acting Career

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Without His Influence, "Star Wars" Could’ve Been Something Entirely Different

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Hot Indian Chicks Love Singing About Him

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He Made The Most Badass William Shakespeare Adaptation Of All Time

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The “Spaghetti Western” Genre Owes Its Existence To Kurosawa

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At The Age Of 75, He Was Still Directing Hardcore Scenes

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His Films Are Proof That Not All Japanese Genre Movies Are Batshit Crazy

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He Made The Greatest Japanese Movie Ever

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A Little Bit Of Culture Never Hurt Anyone

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