The Hidden Fortress

I've watched a few foreign films,and for the most part,they're not really worth watching again.In this case however,and being a fan of Japanese Samurai action,'The Hidden Fortress' is definitely one of my few favourites.

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Obviously,a lot of people will know this film was the inspiration for George Lucas' 'Star Wars',as he was a great fan of the film's director,the late,but brilliant,Akira Kurosawa.

The film's plot centres on a beautiful princess and her bodyguard,who team up with a pair of defeated,but greedy peasants,desperately trying to sneak through enemy lines.

The bodyguard is played by the late,but immortal Toshiro Mifune,(pictured)who is definitely my favourite Japanese actor,and he's a superb warrior.He makes sure none of the bad guys can get to the princess(pictured below)

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I found it a hugely entertaining film.There's great action,a good sense of humour,and much to my delight,a scene showing the princess and another young Japanese girl,who are finally caught and then tied up.Unfortunately,Toshiro is also there,but it didn't really spoil the scene for me.(one of the very,very rare moments it doesn't!)

I just found out they did a re-make of the film,but whether that has a scene for the actress playing the princess,remains to be seen.I've watched the trailer on youtube,but didn't see anything.It does look as if the bad guys have grabbed the princess,but hopefully,she is tied up in the film.

Time will tell...:)