Which American film director would you compare Akira Kurosawa to?

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BA: ran

I really can't think of any. If you're open to other foreign directors, try Andrei Tarkovsky. His films always felt very similar in style to Kurosawa to me.

BQ-Rashomon

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Thanks. Stalker was the main one I had in mind when I mentioned Tarkovsky, actually.

I don't think John Ford would be a bad choice. I guess you could say that they both give interesting, psychological takes on relatively simple, age-old stories. I'm far from an expert, though, in terms of knowledge of either director.

BQ: I'm somewhat ashamed to admit, but I've only seen Seven Samurai. I'll be seeing Rashomon sometime soon.

Oh, wait. I also saw Ikiru. That's right. Scratch that.

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Didn't Kurosawa have about thirty movies, Jacob? That's gonna be tough.

The guy that did The Last Picture Show (I don't know his name) -- that reminded me of a Kurosawa movie, it was almost like reality type show but with serious people, not trying to be clowns.

hmmm... i have seen kurosawa ideas in lots of hollywood movie, but i dont know much about directors who make similar movies as kurosawa.

how about stanley kubrick?? they both have similar themes to movies, that is society/human nature. i cant think of anyone else.

favourtie movie by kurosawa - seven samurai

i have to admit im not a huge kurosawa fan. i might change my mind if i see more of his movies. i have only seen seven samurai and rashomon.

I hate to say this, but I have yet to see a Kurosawa film! (and I call myself a movie buff :( )

But I have ALL his films coming to me in netflix very very soon.

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