Sanjuro (1962):
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Sanjuro is Akira Kurosawa's sequel to his influential Yojimbo (remade by Sergio Leone as A Fistful of Dollars). Sanjuro's tone is lighter than its prequel, emphasising the characters manipulative cunning and well concealed good nature. Raymond Chandler's Phillip Marlowe was described as a "knight in dirty armour" and this fits Mifune's character in Sanjuro as well.
For a Few Dollars More (1965):
Is Leone's sequel to A Fistful of Dollars, and although in no way based on Sanjuro, it is similarly more reflective than its prequel. Clint Eastwood's classic portrayal of his man-with-no-name is superbly supported by Lee Van Cleef as his partner, and Gian Maria Volante as the unforgettable lead villain. Klaus Kinski's sneering hunchback is a bonus and the legendarily immense soundtrack closes the deal.
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