Akira Kurosawa Restored: THE HIDDEN FORTRESS (1958) – Presented by Black Belt Cinema!

The Revue Cinema proudly presents the exclusive Toronto premiere of the newly restored 4K editions of Akira Kurosawa’s most iconic works—presented in partnership with Janus Films.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness the visionary artistry of one of cinema’s greatest directors—restored and in razor-sharp clarity—on the big screen where it belongs.

Toronto Theatrical Premiere of New 4K Restoration! 

THE HIDDEN FORTRESS Presented by BLACK BELT CINEMA! 

As a bloody war wages between two clans in feudal Japan, two bumbling peasants lured by the promise of gold unknowingly escort a princess and her general across hostile enemy territory towards a fortress hidden in the mountains. Starring everyone’s favourite feral samurai Toshiro Mifune, THE HIDDEN FORTRESS was a much needed box office hit for director Akira Kurosawa.The immense critical and commercial success of SEVEN SAMURAI in 1954 earned Kurosawa a tremendous amount of goodwill with Toho studios, but after a string of middling arthouse melodramas he knew he’d soon need another box office smash. 1958’s THE HIDDEN FORTRESS achieved that goal and then some, becoming Kurosawa’s biggest hit to date. Blending his signature humour, rousing Samurai action, and compassionate humanity, THE HIDDEN FORTRESS is not only remembered as one of Kurosawa’s most entertaining films but also a primary influence on George Lucas’s STAR WARS. (BRANDON LIM) 

4K Restoration courtesy of Janus Films 

Part of the Akira Kurosawa Restored, Black Belt Cinema series!

Cast/Crew Info
Director: Akira Kurosawa | Cast: Toshiro Mifune, Minoru Chiaki, Kamatari Fujiwara, Misa Uehara, Susumu Fujita