It’s sort of an epicwithout having an epic runtime, clocking in at a bladder-respecting 139 minutes.
What remains is the scheming, betrayal, supernatural elements, and inevitable tragic conclusion.
Also, withoutRashomon, the world would never have been blessed withone of the funniest-everThe Simpsonsjokes.

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A poor village under attack by bandits recruitssevenunemployedsamuraito help them defend themselves.
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Lured by gold, two greedy peasants unknowingly escort a princess and her general across enemy lines.


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A poor village under attack by bandits recruitssevenunemployedsamuraito help them defend themselves.

