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The 47 Ronin (1941)
"Genroku Chûshingura" (original title)

 -  Action | Drama | History  -  March 1979 (USA)
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Lord Asano resists a bribery attempt by a member of the Shogun's court. His honesty, however, is useless against the corruption of the administration, and he is forced to commit harakiri. ... See full summary »

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Credited cast:
Tokusaburo Arashi ...
Okuno Shogen
Yoshizaburo Arashi ...
Choemon Bando
Haranosuke Bando
Enji Ichikawa
Kikunosuke Ichikawa
Sensho Ichikawa
Shotaro Ichikawa
Utaemon Ichikawa ...
Tsunatoyo Tokugawa
Joji Kaieda
Daisuke Katô ...
Ryôtarô Kawanami
Chôjûrô Kawarasaki ...
Kunitaro Kawarazaki ...
Jurozaemon Isogai
Seizaburô Kawazu ...
Lord Etchumori Hosokawa
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Lord Asano resists a bribery attempt by a member of the Shogun's court. His honesty, however, is useless against the corruption of the administration, and he is forced to commit harakiri. His samurai retinue are dispersed as masterless ronin. The leader of the samurai, Oichi, plots with a loyal band of ronin to seek revenge for their master's dishonor. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>

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Based on a true story, a version of which can be read in Jorge Luis Borges's short story collection, 'A Universal History of Infamy', under the title 'The Uncivil Teacher of Etiquette, Kotsuke no Suke'. See more »

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Remake of Chûshingura - Zempen: Akahokyô no maki (1932) See more »

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The Ako Vendetta of 1702
10 January 2009 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

Nearly four hours long, this film can task even the most dedicated samurai viewer. It has some really good acting, but that is lost for most in the pace.

It is a tale of the famous Ako Vendetta of 1702. I do not know how historically accurate it is, but it does give a glimpse into Japan's history.

It also gives a glimpse of hara-kiri; the ritual suicide by slicing the stomach until the bowels spill out, then decapitation by a skilled swordsman.

You are better served in seeing director Kenji Mizoguchi in the classic Sansho the Bailiff.


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