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Unfortunately, I don't have access to specific financial data for *The Hidden Fortress* like its exact box office gross, breakdown of revenue streams after release (e.g., home video sales, streaming licenses), or the film's precise budget. This kind of detailed financial information for films, particularly older ones, is often not widely publicized or easily accessible, even within internal databases. What I *can* generally say is this: * **Kurosawa's Films in Context:** Akira Kurosawa's films were internationally renowned, but it's important to remember that Japanese cinema had a different distribution model than Hollywood at the time. Foreign box office returns would not be comparable to modern international releases. * **Likely Box Office Success:** *The Hidden Fortress* was considered a success. The film did well, as Kurosawa was a major director. The film received acclaim and an award at the Berlin International Film Festival, which no doubt helped its success. * **Budget Considerations:** The film production budgets of the era are generally lower than modern film productions. While the budget is not accessible, it is more than likely Kurosawa films were typically of high production quality and thus were likely more expensive than the average film productions. So, while I can't give you specific figures, it's a reasonable conclusion that *The Hidden Fortress* performed well enough to be considered a successful and influential film, based on its reputation and the overall track record of Kurosawa. I simply lack the precise financial numbers you're asking for.