Description: S-1995 – L(undstrs)2ndpilefromR NOTE SHIPPING! THE FREE SHIPPING OFFER FOR THIS AUCTION IS FOR U.S. PARCEL POST -or- FIRST CLASS ONLY (Depending on which is cheaper.). EXPEDITED shipping is available. (see rates below) Free BONUS DVD video included. Just in time for Christmas! THIS RARE VIDEO HAS NEVER BEEN AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY! ONLY ON DVD! THE CRITERION COLLECTION(The Criterion Collection, a continuing series of classic and important, contemporary films.) TOSHIRO MIFUNE and TAKASHI SHIMURA in..."SEVEN SAMURAI" NOT RATED AKIRA KUROSAWA FILMNEW, RESTORED HIGH-DEFINITION DIGITAL TRANSFERTHE CRITERION COLLECTION SPINE # 2 (1954) Original DVD - RARE, OOP! (out-of-print) [a.k.a. "Shichinin no samurai" (original title)] Original Japanese language: Optional English subtitles [ WIDESCREEN EDITION ] 1 DISC USED *NOTE* THIS DOES NOT CONTAIN THE CRITERION COLLECTION BOOKLET FOR THE "SEVEN SAMURAI" PRINTED MATERIAL. *NOTE* THIS IS ONE OF THE ONLY TRUE ORIGINAL DVD VIDEOS IN NTSC CURRENTLY UP FOR BID (as used from U.S. sellers with a picture of the original box) ON THE THE CRITERION COLLECTION LABEL ON AT THE TIME OF LISTING. NO STOCK PHOTOS HERE! 1st original 1998 Criterion release. Not the recent 2006 re-issue. Very SCARCE! Grab it while you can! No copies, dupes or ILLEGAL bootlegs here, just the *REEL DEAL*! WE ONLY SELL ORIGINAL VIDEOS WITH ORIGINAL BOXES. This is a previously-viewed DVD video. All DVD videos are in excellent condition and play perfectly unless noted. (If you are not in the U.S. or Canada please make sure that you will be able to play this NTSC movie. This is not compatible on PAL/SECAM systems. You will need a universal or multi-standard player system to accommodate NTSC videos.) Questions? You may contact us through: eBay's message system (contact member) No DVDs for auction are Asian Bootleg, Cheap Imports or VCDs!THIS VIDEO HAS NEVER BEEN OFFICIALLY RELEASED ON BLU-RAY! ONLY AVAILABLE ON DVD IN THE USA. MPAA RATING: Not suitable for all audiences.NOT RATEDContains violence, intense scenes and mild profanity.In compliance with 's policy on any " or " videos ... ; NO pornographic or sexually explicit material is contained in this item. All subject matter may be bought and viewed by minors as in an (under 17 w/adult), , , , or rated movies. SPECIAL FEATURES: * Studio: Criterion Collection © 1998 (original plastic DVD keep-case) ORIGINAL 1ST ISSUE * Video Part #: 2 * Features: Interactive Menu * Video Format (Aspect Ratio): Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1 (Formatted for 16x9 TV's.) * Running Time: 207 minutes * Black & White * Soundtrack: Monaural * Theatrical Release Date: 1954 * Language: Japanese: with optional English subtitles * Captioned Subtitles: English * Region DVD: 1 - Compatible with all NTSC formats for US and Canada DVD players. ADDITIONAL RELEASE MATERIAL:* see back side close-up scan for Special Features VIDEO BOX CONDITION: DVD case is in very good condition. (see pic below and decide for yourself) Scan is of actual original box that you would receive.Moviemark never uses “stock photos.” The buyer will always see a picture of the actual original item for sale in our auctions! CAST:Toshiro Mifune....Kikuchiyo (菊千代) Takashi Shimura....Kambei Shimada (島田勘兵衛, Shimada Kanbei)Daisuke Katō....Shichirōji (七郎次) Isao Kimura....Katsushirō Okamoto (岡本勝四郎, Okamoto Katsushirō)Minoru Chiaki....Heihachi Hayashida (林田平八, Hayashida Heihachi) DIRECTOR: Akira Kurosawa ("Dreams", "Kagemusha", "Ran", "Sanjuro") PLOTLINE: Get this RARE hard-to-find Criterion DVD flick for your home video library!Tagline: Will Take Its Place With the Seven Greatest Films of All Time!Farmers from a village exploited by bandits hire a veteran samurai for protection, who gathers six other samurai to join him. In addition, check out my other RARE CLASSIC Criterion DVD video "In Cold Blood", currently up for bid (if still available). Also, in addition, check out my other RARE CRITERION DVD videos up for bid.TRIVIA: Movies such as "The Magnificent Seven", "A Bug's Life" and "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" are based on the movie. Since this is long gone and out-of-print, grab it while you can!BONUS!!!In addition, I am including a *FREE* BRAND NEW original DVD video of ”3:10 to Yuma” (2007) in MINT unopened condition starring Russell Crowe, Christian Bale and Peter Fonda. Heck, it's free anyhow. *NOTE* This is absolutely FREE to the winner of this auction. There is no obligation whatsoever for this free item. PAYMENT METHOD:Accepted Means of PaymentPayPal - payment can ONLY be made from a confirmed address! (Sorry, that I am limited in payment methods but has changed the policy as of January 15, 2009.) New York State residents no longer have to pay sales tax. (My advice if you're unhappy with this new payment option: is for you to contact directly if you have any complaints or concerns. I regret that I can't offer more for those of you who prefer other paying plans but has my hands tied. SHIPPING: NOW SHIPPING WORLDWIDE! 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Price: 21.52 USD
Location: Endicott, New York
End Time: 2024-11-05T14:01:37.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Format: DVD
Region Code: DVD: 1 (US, Canada...)
Language: Japanese
Release Year: 1998
Former Rental: No
Rating: NR
Sub-Genre: Drama
Genre: Action
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Movie/TV Title: Seven Samurai
Edition: Criterion Edition