British Film Institute: Akira Kurosawa http://www.bfi.org.uk/features/kurosawa/index.html In tribute to Akira Kurosawa, this site provides useful information on his life and career. Akira Kurosawa Database http://www2.tky.3web.ne.jp/~adk/kurosawa/AKpage.html A fan site, accessible in English and Japanese, that includes a Kurosawa biography, filmography, a vast number of photos from his films, and more. Toshiro Mifune http://www.sprout.org/toshiro/ The key features of this site are the large image gallery and links to other Web resources about Toshiro Mifune's many films. IMDb: Takashi Shimura http://us.imdb.com/Name?Shimura,+Takashi The Internet Movie Database's entry for the versatile actor and star of DRUNKEN ANGEL, IKIRU, and SEVEN SAMURAI. Bright Lights Film Journal: 3 Rare Kurosawas on VHS http://www.brightlightsfilm.com/30/kurosawa1.html An essay about three of Kurosawa's films, including DRUNKEN ANGEL. University of Michigan: Center for Japanese Studies: IKIRU http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/cjs/films/reviews/ikiru.html The IKIRU movie poster, photos from the film, and a plot summary are available here. University of Michigan: Center for Japanese Studies: SEVEN SAMURAI http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/cjs/films/reviews/sevensamurai.html Users can review the cast list, plot summary, and film notes on this page to become more familiar with the Kurosawa classic. LikeTelevision: YOJIMBO http://www.liketelevision.com/web1/movies/yojimbo/ Watch the entire film with your RealPlayer plug-in at this site. University of Michigan: Center for Japanese Studies: RED BEARD http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/cjs/films/reviews/redbeard.html On offer here, a more detailed description of the movie and a selected bibliography. Winstar: Akira Kurosawa's RAN http://www.ran2000.com/ A Flash-enhanced site with the RAN movie trailer, a synopsis, and photos, plus a section on Kurosawa's last film, MADADAYO. Japan-Guide.com: History of Japan http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e641.html Check out this site for the basics of Japanese history.

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