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Kurosawa's film is a haunting reimagining of Shakespeare's Macbeth, infused with Noh-theatre influences and ark, atmospheric visuals.\n\u003cbr\u003eTech Specs: 1.33:1 \/ 2160p Ultra HD SDR \/ Japanese Monaural \/ English Subtitles \/ 110 min \/ Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTHE HIDDEN FORTRESS (1958)\n\u003cbr\u003eDuring a civil war, two greedy and bumbling peasants, Tahei and Matashichi, stumble into a larger adventure when they come into contact with Princess Yuki and General Rokurōta Makanbe. The priestess and general are secretly carrying their clan's gold as they try to flee through enemy territory. The peasants' comic greed and cowardice contrast with the nobility and courage of their protectors, and together they embark on a dangerous, action-packed journey across hostile lands. 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