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Who is the acclaimed director of such masterpieces as "Seven Samurai" and "Yojimbo"? Akira Kurosawa
Akira Kurosawa's film "Seven Samurai" was the inspiration for which famous western movie? The Magnificent Seven
Akira Kurosawa's 'Ran' was based on William Shakespeare's play 'King Lear'. True
The Japanese animated blockbuster, Akira, was directed by the world renown Japanese director Akira Kursoawa, the director of such greats as the Seven Samurai, Rashomon and the Hidden Fortress. false
Which Japanese movie directed by Akira Kurosawa was one of the inspirations for Star Wars? The Hidden Fortress
Akira Kurosawa's "Ran" is partly based on and inspired by which of Shakespeare's plays? King Lear
In what year is the film Akira set? 2019
Which play by William Shakespeare was the basis for Akira Kurosawa's "Throne of Blood"? Macbeth
Which Shakespeare play was the basis for the Akira Kurosawa film "Ran"? King Lear
What famous director played Vincent Van Gogh in Akira Kurosawa's Dreams? Martin Scorsese
Akira Kurosawa's acclaimed epic Ran (1985) is based on what Shakespearian play? King Lear
How many samurai were there in Akira Kurowsawa's classic film? seven
Correction### In the anime classic 'Akira', what is Tetsuo's brother called? You Chose: e. Kaneda (Correct - 10 pts) Correct Answer: a. Takashi (1%) b. Ryu (1%) c. Akira (3%) d. Katsuhiro (1%) e. Kaneda (1%) They were not brothers, They met at the Orphanage the grow up in ok Yes you are right (10pts)
George Lucas executive-produced Akira Kurosawa's Kagemusha. True or false? true
Who was the director whom Scorsese calls his favorite and was allowed a cameo role in his final film "Dreams?" Akira Kurosawa
Akira Kurosawa directed movie Ran (in Japanese chaos,turmoil). 16th century warlord passes his empirical powers to oldest son, but many conflicts result. On which Shakespearian play is it based? King Lear
Akira Kurosawa's Throne of Blood is a retelling of which of Shakespeare's plays? Macbeth
Actor Toshirō Mifune and Director Akira Kurosawa collaborated on many pictures together. Which of the following films featuring Toshirō Mifune was not directed by Akira Kurosawa? Samurai Banners
How many samurais were actually in the "Seven Samurai" by Akira Kurosawa? Six
What is the Akira Kurosawa samurai movie that was remade as the Clint Eastwood western A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS and the Bruce Willis action drama LAST MAN STANDING? Yojimbo
What famous Japanese director directed The Seven Samurai, Rashomon, Sanjuro and The Hidden Fortress? Akira Kurosawa
Which of these films did Akira Kurosawa not direct? Hara Kiri
Together, in the 1990 Academy Awards, who did George Lucas and Steven Spielberg give the Honorary Award of the evening to? Akira Kurosawa
Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai has been remade as what American film? The Magnificent Seven
Which of the following movies was NOT directed by Hayao Miyazaki? Akira
The westerns THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN and A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS are both remakes, based on films directed by whom? Akira Kurosawa