Toshiro Mifune stars as Isaburo Sasahara, an aging swordsman living a quiet life until his clan lord orders that his son marry the lord?s mistress, who has recently displeased the ruler. Reluctantly, father and son take in the woman, and, to the family?s surprise, the young couple fall in love. But the lord soon reverses his decision and demands the mistress?s return. Against all expectations, Isaburo and his son refuse, risking the destruction of their entire family. Director Masaki Kobayashi?s Samurai Rebellion is the gripping story of a peaceful man who finally decides to take a stand against injustice. Special Features: - New, restored high-definition digital transfer - Excerpt from a 1993 interview with director Masaki Kobayashi - Original theatrical trailer - New essay by Japanese-film historian Donald Richie - New and improved English subtitle translation - Plus: a new essay by Japanese-film historian Donald Richie