Saturday Night Movie - Seven Samurai (1954) - 6:30pm start

"Seven Samurai," directed by Akira Kurosawa, is a classic 1954 Japanese film that tells the story of a small village plagued by bandits who threaten to raid and pillage their crops. In a desperate bid for survival, the villagers decide to hire samurai to protect them. The film follows the journey of a wandering samurai, Kambei Shimada, who is initially approached by the villagers to lead their defense. He recruits six other skilled warriors, each with unique abilities and backgrounds, to form a diverse and formidable team. As they prepare for the impending attack, the samurai train the villagers in combat and instill a sense of courage and unity among them. The narrative explores themes of honor, sacrifice, and the struggle between good and evil, culminating in a dramatic showdown between the samurai and the bandits. The film is renowned for its epic battle scenes, character development, and philosophical depth…