This 1950s Movie Trilogy Is Basically LOTR For Samurai Fans

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Moviemaking technology may have advanced since the 1950s, but good storytelling hasn't changed a bit, and one Samurai trilogy that recalls The Lord of the Rings movies proves it. This old-school movie trilogy is often referenced in lists of the best Samurai movies ever made, not needing modern-day visual or practical effects to tell its romantic, epic story with panache. The first movie in the trilogy was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, and released in 1954. Toho, who also produced the Godzilla movies in Japan, were behind this magical feature-length movie.

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