i've actually never seen that one.
i'd better get on it.

A lot of people call it his worst, and it flopped commercially. I love its humor and the look at Japanese contemporary society.

In fact, all of Kurosawa's movies carry hints at subtle and black humor, if one notices carefully.

Dodesukaden is a bit different, because it shows the humane side of Jap society's poverty-stricken communities. Its a deeply-moving story, and unlike most of other Kurosawa's works, is laid firmly in real-life Japan. I d say its a must-watch for anyone who adores Kurosawa.

Ridley Scott
Jim Cameron
David Fincher
Peter Jackson
Frank Darabont
Neil Marshall


I also have to give a nod to John Mctiernen, he has made some classic action flicks (Predator and Die Hard being the 2 biggies)