The Ako Retainers

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.

Details

Director

Sadatsugu Matsuda

Release

March 28, 1961

Status

Released

Country

Japan

Network

Toei Company

Runtime

2h 31m

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Where to watch

No known streaming options in United States.

Cast

• 
  Chiezo Kataoka

  Oishi Kuranosuke
• 
  Kinnosuke Nakamura

  Wakisaka Awajinomori
• 
  Chiyonosuke Azuma

  Horibe Anbei
• 
  Hashizo Ōkawa

  Asano Takuminokami
• 
  Satomi Oka
• 
  Hiroko Sakuramachi
• 
  Yumiko Mihara
• 
  Yoshiko Fujita
• 
  Hiromi Hanazono
• 
  Keiko Okawa
• 
  Katsuo Nakamura

  Denkichi
• 
  Hiroki Matsukata

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