Unit+9+Films

=Unit 9 Films=


 * Seven Samurai**(1954)**:** This film was directed by Akira Kurosawa and starring Takashi Shimura and Toshiro Mifune. Set in 16th century Japan, a veteran samurai is faced with hard times. He accepts a villages request for protection from bandits. Then, he gathers six other samuri to help him out. Together, they teach the townspeople how to defend themselves and in return the samurai receive three small meals each day. This film has influenced other directors such as George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, and Steven Spielberg. Many ideas used in this film have also been used in Star Wars. A western version of this movie was made titled "The Magnificient Seven".


 * The Treasure of the Sierra Madre**(1948)**:** This film was set in Mexico. Directed by John Huston and stars Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston (John Huston's father), and starring Tim Holt. It is the story of three prospectors that travel to Mexico in search of gold. It demonstrates character arc very nicely by showing the human morals and ethics of Humphrey Bogart's character as he goes insane and tries to kill others for their gold. The want for gold in this movie leads to chaos in between the friendships among the 3 people, and eventually leads to the death of 1. One of the first Hollywood films to be filmed almost entirely on location outside of the United States. Leads to partnerships being broken with the desire of gold and money.


 * Rebel Without A Cause**(1955)- Directed by Nicholas Ray, starring James Dean and Natalie Wood. A young man is new in town after moving several times before. When he gets in a fight and wins, the school gang accepts him and invites him to a game of chicken with cars and a cliff. When the other guy dies in the game, they blame Dean's character, and attempt to hurt him and his friends. His friend runs away with a gun, and accidentally shoots one of the greasers. He is then killed by the PO-LICE, and Dean continues living his life. Kid gets into trouble with a group of other kids that attempt to bully him.


 * The African Queen**(1951): The film was directed by John Huston and stars Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn. The story follows the twos adventure through a dangerous river located in Africa. Katherine plays a missionary in Africa and meets Humphrey who is a salesmen on a river boat called "African Queen". They dont like each other at first but they end up falling in love.


 * A Place in the Sun**(1951) **-** A drama directed by George Stevens starring Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, and Shelly Winters. It follows a young man looking for work and found a job working for his rich uncle. He ends up falling in love with two woman and an exciting love triangle ensues. An accidental death of one of the woman results in him being guilty of first degree murder.