Japanese Samurai Films

This is a sub-genre of its own but some well-known ones (again, "well-known" being defined as "found outside of Japan/with English-language dubbing or versions):

Seven Samurai (the director, Akira Kurosawa, is very well-known outside of Japan)



Throne of Blood (which was based on Macbeth. Also by Kurosawa)



Samurai Rebellion is based in the Edo period as is Harakiri (below). The Edo period was in the 17th century.



The story of a dishonourable samurai, the Sword of Doom, has blood, betrayal and gore.



The 47 Ronin is based on this event and is one of the earliest Samurai films (this appears to be a different trailer).



In 2003, Zatoichi was made and it received popular attention. It's the story of a blind samurai and is based on a TV series.

The Last Samurai

A film set during the final days of the Samurai

Seven Samurai

One of the most well-known films about the Samurai from one of Japan's best known filmmakers.