The Japanese soldier was played by Toshiro Mifune, probably the most recognizable face in all of Japanese film. He played the "crazy" samurai in "The Seven Samurai", which the "Magnificent Seven" was a western re-make of.
Speaking of which, as long as you can include wars where the main weapons were swords and spears, "The Seven Samurai" should probably be on the best-of list.
Correct,Correct. The Professionals with Burt Lancaster(my Hero) and poop, my mind went blank. Anyway it was pattern after the Seven Samuri.