The Hidden Fortress (1960) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1960 · 126 min · Japanese

Directed by

Akira Kurosawa

Starring

Toshirô Mifune, Misa Uehara

During a time of civil war, two hapless farmers find themselves entangled in a dangerous mission. They reluctantly join a skilled general and a princess, both fleeing the battlefront. The group must journey across hostile territory, evading enemy soldiers and navigating difficult terrain. The general strives to protect the princess while concealing his true identity, relying on his strategic skills to outwit their pursuers and ensure their safe passage.