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8. The Hidden Fortress (1958)
The Hidden Fortress came out during the peak of Kurosawa when the director was releasing a groundbreaking film once every couple of years. However, while the film itself would go on to become a noted classic of the jidaigeki genre, it wasn't immediately met with acclaim.
Despite a bumpy launch, The Hidden Fortress was once again an impressive feature that went on to inspire some unusual titles. The film showed Kurosawa taking a more action-based approach with his filmmaking. It stars Toshiro Mifune - who was frequently the lead in the films of Kurosawa during the fifties - and it shows off action alongside subtle humour and commentary on war.
It also inspired 1977's Star Wars. So there's that too.