The Ako Retainers

The Ako Retainers (1961)

赤穂浪士

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.

Date of release
1961-03-28
TMDB
6.0 / 10 (5)
Runtime
2h 31m
Genres
Action, Drama
Director
Sadatsugu Matsuda

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: Akō Rōshi

Akō Rōshi is a 1961 color Japanese film about the 47 Ronin directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda. It earned ¥435 million at the annual box office, making it the second highest-grossing Japanese film of 1961. Akō Rōshi was produced by Toei, and Shigeru Okada. It is based on the novel by Jiro Osaragi.

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