Kurosawa. Far far more influential than Hitchcock. Very different subject matter and styles though.
Films of note - Yojimbo, 7 Samurai (origins of Magnificent 7), Ran, Kagemusha
*Infinitely re-watchable (don't quote me on that...)
I'm not sure about Ran being infinitely rewatchable, it's just too long. The battle scenes are amazing though.
I'm not sure about Ran being infinitely rewatchable, it's just too long. The battle scenes are amazing though.