The 47 Masterless Samurai (Movie)

Movie Information

The 47 Masterless Samurai - Movie Poster

Japanese Title: Chushingura: Oka no Maki, Kikka no Maki

• Japan, 1959
• Language: Japanese
• B/W

Plot

While the story of the Ako Clan's vendetta has been told countless times, never before has there been an array of major motion picture stars to bring new life to this timeless tale. Starting with the corrup practices of Lord Kira and Yanagi-sawa, the Shogun's Secretary, which in essence led to the incident of Lord Asano's attacking Kira in the Pine Corridor of the Shogun's Palace, this is the definitive version. Asano Takumi no kami was a young lord with high scruples, who refused to join in the general corruption and bribery which ran rampant in the capital at that time. By not giving bribes, he angered Kira Kozuke no suke the elder lord in charge of protocol at the Palace. Refusing to teach the younger man, and giving him false instructions was only the beginning. Insults followed, and a man of honor had no choice but to draw his sword in anger. This massive story is told in two parts, and features one of the most exciting swordfights in the history of film. Forty seven masterless samurai are willing to give their lives to avenge their lord. Nothing could match the courage of these warriors as they show that truly the sword is the soul of the samurai, and the samurai is the soul of Japan.

Cast

• Kataoka Chiezo
• Nakamura Kinnosuke
• Otomo Ryutaro
• Misora Hibari
• Ichikawa Utaemon

Crew

• Director: Matsuda Sadatsugu

Video Clip

• Kurotokagi.com

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