Yojimbo

In this classic 1961 film, a wandering ronin, played by the legendary Toshiro Mifune, arrives in a small town torn apart by two rival gangs. With his cunning and swordsmanship, he skillfully manipulates both factions to his advantage, aiming to restore peace to the town. Directed by the renowned Akira Kurosawa, the film is noted for its influence on the Western genre and its innovative cinematography. It was awarded the Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.