--- product_id: 58546317 title: "Early Kurosawa Collection [DVD Boxset]" price: "£44.85" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/58546317-early-kurosawa-collection-dvd-boxset store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Early Kurosawa Collection [DVD Boxset] **Price:** £44.85 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Early Kurosawa Collection [DVD Boxset] - **How much does it cost?** £44.85 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/58546317-early-kurosawa-collection-dvd-boxset) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Available on DVD for the first time, these 6 films from legendary auteur, Akira Kurosawa, were made at the start of his career and demonstrate the emergence of a profoundly influential directorial vision. This highly collectable box set of previously unreleased films includes SANSHURO SUGATA (1943, 79 min), SANSHURO SUGATA No 2 (1945, 83 min), THE MOST BEAUTIFUL (1944, 85 min), THE MEN WHO TREAD ON THE TIGER'S TAIL (1952, 58 min), NO REGRETS FOR OUR YOUTH (1946, 110 min) and ONE WONDERFUL SUNDAY (1947, 108 min). Review: Excellent service - Dvd box set came within specified time frame in great condition and played superbly Review: Great films, decent extras - Films: Okay, so the four films as a whole aren't as memorable or influencial as Kurosawa's greatest, more respected titles, but they're still an enjoyable watch and an interesting insight into Kurosawa's early filmography. Though a select few are borderline propaganda (admittedly "The Most Beautiful" is, reflectively, 100% Japanese ww2 propaganda) - all films are entertaining. Personally I found The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail to be the most enjoyable. Contents (subtitles, extras, transfer quality),: No image issues here, the subtitles are good, too. The extra's aren't great, however. A nice booklet is included, and some rare cut scenes from Sanshiro Sugata are also featured, but overall, for a BFI investment and project, I expected a little more for such a project. Overall: The lack of extras aside, I am utterly enthralled with this purchase: it's nigh on impossible to find a copy of The Most Beautiful and Sanshiro Sugata Part 2 in English, For approximately £20, you're spending £4 per film, which is a reasonable and worth-while investment. Don't knock this aside for cheap imports from Korea or China: this is all you need. The quality of film and subtitles will confirm this for you. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004KPDHRO | | Aspect Ratio | 4:3 - 1.33:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | 27,576 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 874 in World Cinema (DVD & Blu-ray) 4,547 in Box Sets (DVD & Blu-ray) | | Country of origin | USA | | Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (45) | | Director | Akira Kurosawa | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Language | Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0) | | Manufacturer reference | 5035673009055 | | Media Format | Box set, Dolby, PAL | | Number of discs | 4 | | Product Dimensions | 1.7 x 11.9 x 16.1 cm; 130 g | | Release date | 28 Mar. 2011 | | Run time | 8 hours and 43 minutes | | Studio | BFI Video | | Subtitles: | English | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Akira Kurosawa - **Format:** Box set, Dolby, PAL - **Genre:** Action, Adventure - **Language:** Japanese - **Runtime:** 8 hours and 43 minutes ## Images ![Early Kurosawa Collection [DVD Boxset] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wBUb1Y2mL.jpg) ![Early Kurosawa Collection [DVD Boxset] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AQW73W9LL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent service *by J***K on 5 February 2025* Dvd box set came within specified time frame in great condition and played superbly ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great films, decent extras *by A***R on 30 May 2013* Films: Okay, so the four films as a whole aren't as memorable or influencial as Kurosawa's greatest, more respected titles, but they're still an enjoyable watch and an interesting insight into Kurosawa's early filmography. Though a select few are borderline propaganda (admittedly "The Most Beautiful" is, reflectively, 100% Japanese ww2 propaganda) - all films are entertaining. Personally I found The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail to be the most enjoyable. Contents (subtitles, extras, transfer quality),: No image issues here, the subtitles are good, too. The extra's aren't great, however. A nice booklet is included, and some rare cut scenes from Sanshiro Sugata are also featured, but overall, for a BFI investment and project, I expected a little more for such a project. Overall: The lack of extras aside, I am utterly enthralled with this purchase: it's nigh on impossible to find a copy of The Most Beautiful and Sanshiro Sugata Part 2 in English, For approximately £20, you're spending £4 per film, which is a reasonable and worth-while investment. Don't knock this aside for cheap imports from Korea or China: this is all you need. The quality of film and subtitles will confirm this for you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating and critisism *by M***G on 21 September 2013* I do like many films made by Kurosawa. And then I am curious about his productions in general. I don't like this - also in general: When I by collections of film the content of the collection it is not always written at the your homepage. I would like to know each title of the film in the collection before it enters my home address. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/58546317-early-kurosawa-collection-dvd-boxset](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/58546317-early-kurosawa-collection-dvd-boxset) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*