The Ako Retainers

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.

2h 31m1961TMDb 6.0

Japanese

Crew and Cast

Storyline

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.

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Info

Original title: 赤穂浪士
Status: Released
Released: 28 March 1961
Runtime: 2h 31m
TMDB score: 6.0 / 10 (5 votes)

Production

Director: Sadatsugu Matsuda
Writers: Hideo Oguni
Studios: Toei Company
Countries: Japan

Languages

Original: Japanese
Spoken: Japanese