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Name a feature film directed by Akira Kurosawa released in the 1960s.

Original releases from 1960 through 1969. Five titles fit; a remake or a film Kurosawa only wrote does not count.

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Red BeardRed Beard was released in 1965. Dodes’ka-den followed in 1970, outside this decade.
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Akahige

Red Beard · 80 points · 7 characters

Red Beard was released in 1965. Dodes’ka-den followed in 1970, outside this decade.

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The Bad Sleep WellThe Bad Sleep Well was directed by Kurosawa and released in 1960.Aliases: Bad Sleep Well · Warui Yatsu Hodo Yoku NemuruShortest accepted input: Bad Sleep Well · 14 characters
90 points
Red BeardRed Beard was released in 1965. Dodes’ka-den followed in 1970, outside this decade.Aliases: AkahigeShortest accepted input: Akahige · 7 characters
80 points
SanjuroSanjuro followed in 1962 and belongs within the 1960–1969 release window.Aliases: Tsubaki SanjuroShortest accepted input: Sanjuro · 7 characters
65 points
High and LowHigh and Low is Kurosawa’s 1963 film, not a later adaptation.Aliases: Tengoku to Jigoku · Heaven and HellShortest accepted input: High and Low · 12 characters
55 points
YojimboYojimbo was released in 1961; its later remakes are separate films.Shortest accepted input: Yojimbo · 7 characters
35 points
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Source: Criterion Collection · Akira Kurosawa filmography ↗

Reference version: 2026-10-22. See our answer policy for how we handle aliases and omissions.

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