Film: The Hidden Fortress (1958), NR
Schedule
Fri Jan 23 2026 at 04:30 pm to 06:55 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Norton Simon Museum | Pasadena, CA
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Directed by Akira Kurosawa"The Hidden Fortress" stars Toshiro Mifune as a general charged with guarding his defeated clan’s princess (Misa Uehara) as the two smuggle royal treasure across hostile territory. Accompanying them are a pair of bumbling, conniving peasants who may or may not be their friends. This film delivers Akira Kurosawa’s trademark deft blend of wry humor, breathtaking action and compassionate humanity.
In Japanese with English subtitles.
Film Series: All that Glitters
This film is presented in conjunction with the exhibition "Gold: Enduring Power, Sacred Craft," this series organized by Brian Jacobson, Professor of Visual Culture at Caltech, explores gold’s enduring power to attract, enchant, bewitch and beguile. The films illustrate how gold’s broad cultural significance has made it an appealing subject for filmmakers the world over. Each film begins with an introduction by Jacobson.
DETAILS:
This program is free with admission. No reservations needed. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the screening.
More info: https://www.nortonsimon.org/calendar/films-and-performances/film-series-all-that-glitters
[Image: The Hidden Fortress, Misa Uehara as Princess Yuki, and miscellaneous cast, courtesy of Janus Films]
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Norton Simon Museum, Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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