Action ·Drama · Japan · 1961 · 2h 31m

The Ako Retainers

赤穂浪士

Director

Cast

Chiezo Kataoka as Oishi Kuranosuke Kinnosuke Nakamura as Wakisaka Awajinomori Chiyonosuke Azuma as Horibe Anbei Hashizo Ōkawa as Asano Takuminokami Satomi Oka as Hiroko Sakuramachi as

Crew

Shintarō Kawasaki — Director of Photography Hideo Oguni — Screenplay

Synopsis

Toei’s 10th anniversary film, featuring an all-star cast from the golden movie era of the 1960s. A famous story of the 47 loyal samurai. When Lord Asano is unjustly executed, his loyal retainers strike back for revenge.

Mood & Themes

chushingura

Key Collaborators

Sadatsugu Matsuda Director Shintarō Kawasaki Director of Photography Hideo Oguni Screenplay

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