THEME EXPLORATION

samurai revenge

12 films · 2 directors

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS

Harakiri
1962 · Masaki Kobayashi

47 Ronin
1994 · Kon Ichikawa

Okuni and Gohei

Okuni and Gohei
1952 · Mikio Naruse

The Loyal 47 Ronin of the Genroku Era

The Loyal 47 Ronin of the Genroku Era
1941 · Kenji Mizoguchi

Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie

Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie
2017 · Genndy Tartakovsky

Great Expectations

Great Expectations
1946 · David Lean

Memento
2000 · Christopher Nolan

The Lion King
1994 · Rob Minkoff

Oldboy
2003 · Park Chan-wook

Once Upon a Time in the West

Once Upon a Time in the West
1968 · Sergio Leone

Tumultes
1932 · Robert Siodmak

Gladiator
2000 · Ridley Scott

DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS

Masaki Kobayashi Japan

His masterpiece 'Harakiri' deconstructs the samurai revenge code through a devastating critique of honor and sacrifice.

Takashi Miike Japan

He explores revenge with visceral intensity in films like the 'Audition' and 'Ichi the Killer,' examining obsession and psychological torment.