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1. starwars.fandom.com › wiki › Bounty_Hunters_(episode)Bounty Hunters (episode) | Wookieepedia | Fandom

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   The episode is dedicated to the memory of Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, one of George Lucas' favorite film makers and largest inspirations. Kurosawa was the director, producer, and co-writer of such films as The Hidden Fortress and Seven Samurai.

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     Star Wars as an 80's Japanese Film, by Akira Kurosawa (1985)

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     Ran 乱 1985 Kurosawa (Star Wars: The Last Jedi Style)

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3. www.forcecast.net › story › blogIn Memory of Akira Kurosawa - ForceCast.net

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   Apr 7, 2010 · George Lucas's respect and admiration for the late great Japanese film director Akira Kurosawa has been well documented over the years, and there are many references to Kurosawa's The Hidden Fortress (1958) in A New Hope. Now, Kurosawa's influence has spread throughout the Star Wars galaxy to The Clone Wars in the form of Bounty Hunters.

4. www.ign.com › articles › 2010/04/05Star Wars: The Clone Wars - "Bounty Hunters" Review - IGN

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   Apr 5, 2010 · By Eric Goldman. Updated: Dec 13, 2018 7:25 am. Posted: Apr 5, 2010 10:45 pm. Inspired by Seven Samurai -- and as most Star Wars fans know, this entire series owes a big debt to Akira...

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   What would Star Wars be without Akira Kurosawa?

   • Star Wars would not be what it is without Akira Kurosawa. The legendary director was one of the major influences on George Lucas’ vision of a galaxy far far away, and to this day his work continues to permeate Star Wars films and television projects.

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   Did Kurosawa influence the Clone Wars?

   • Now, Kurosawa's influence has spread throughout the Star Wars galaxy to The Clone Wars in the form of Bounty Hunters. As we discuss on this weeks edition of The Clone Wars Roundtable, there are plenty of nods in Bounty Hunters to Kurosawa's legendary film The Seven Samurai (1954).

   In Memory of Akira Kurosawa - ForceCast.net

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   Did George Lucas like Akira Kurosawa?

   • George Lucas's respect and admiration for the late great Japanese film director Akira Kurosawa has been well documented over the years, and there are many references to Kurosawa's The Hidden Fortress (1958) in A New Hope. Now, Kurosawa's influence has spread throughout the Star Wars galaxy to The Clone Wars in the form of Bounty Hunters.

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   Is Kurosawa a favorite Star Wars movie?

   • The creator of Star Wars has repeatedly spoken of his love for Kurosawa and even acted as an executive producer for the international release of the director’s 1980 movie Kagemusha. And though The Hidden Fortress is not at the top of his list of favorite Kurosawa films, it’s pretty clear that the film had an influence like none other in his work.

   The Kurosawa Movie That Inspired 'Star Wars' - Collider

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6. www.slashfilm.com › 1491658 › akira-kurosawa-classicHow An Unexpected Akira Kurosawa Classic Influenced Ahsoka

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   Jan 28, 2024 · As is so frequently the case with "Star Wars," you can thank Akira Kurosawa for that. "Ahsoka" season 1 is now streaming on Disney+, with season 2 currently in active development . Recommended

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8. collider.com › star-wars-george-lucas-hiddenThe Kurosawa Movie That Inspired 'Star Wars' - Collider

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   Mar 1, 2024 · December 28, 1958. Director. Akira Kurosawa. Cast. Toshiro Mifune , Misa Uehara , Minoru Mori. Runtime. 139. Main Genre. Adventure. What Happens in 'The Hidden Fortress'? In Star Wars, that...

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10. www.slashfilm.com › 1386906 › star-wars-ahsokaAhsoka Episode 4 Pays Amazing Tribute To One Of ... - /Film

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    Sep 7, 2023 · New episodes of "Ahsoka" premiere on Tuesday nights on Disney+ at 6:00pm Pacific, 9:00pm Eastern. Ahsoka episode 4, 'Fallen Jedi,' tips its hat to Akira Kurosawa's classic epic Seven Samurai...

11. butwhytho.net › 2021 › 10Akira Kurosawa's Vision: How He Influenced Star Wars

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    Oct 5, 2021 · By Collier "CJ" Jennings 10/05/2021 5 Mins Read Updated: 08/26/2022. Star Wars would not be what it is without Akira Kurosawa. The legendary director was one of the major influences on George Lucas’ vision of a galaxy far far away, and to this day his work continues to permeate Star Wars films and television projects.