On May 11, 2026, BFI is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Red Beard, a 1965 classic from Akira Kurosawa (Seven Samurai, Throne of Blood) – secure your copy at Goodie Emporium today!
Akira Kurosawa’s intimate, episodic epic follows the socially ambitious young doctor (Yuzo Kayama) as he arrives at a rural clinic in 19th-century Japan to study alongside the commanding yet caring Dr Kyojio Niide aka ‘Red Beard’ (Toshiro Mifune).
Kurosawa’s final black and white film, this poignant tale of humanity and the meaning of responsibility features a powerhouse performance by Mifune in his final collaboration with Kurosawa, marking the end of one of the most remarkable actor-director relationships in the history of cinema.
Features:
- **FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Booklet featuring new writing on the film
- Restored in 2K by Toho Co., Ltd and presented in High Definition
- Newly recorded audio commentary by Kenta McGrath
- Akira Kurosawa: It is Wonderful to Create – Red Beard (2002)
- Alex Cox on Red Beard (2003, 14min): archive piece recorded for the BFI’s original DVD release
- Original trailer
This title can be pre-ordered at The Goodie Emporium, a U.S.-based online store that currently has many Import Shaw Brothers/Golden Harvest/martial arts DVD/Blu-ray movies in-stock – with New titles being added regularly!
Watch the Trailer below:
