About this movie
This is the story of "The Forty-Seven Ronin." Based on historical events in 1701-2, the movie tells the tale of the Asano clan's downfall and the revenge of its former samurai on the perpetrator of the catastrophe. Lord Asano was goaded, or tricked, into drawing his sword inside the Shogun's palace -- a crime which carried the death penalty. The newly installed Shogun was furious at Asano and ordered all his clan's assets seized, meaning some 20,000 samurai and commoners were unemployed and landless at a stroke. Forty-seven of these ronin (masterless samurai) banded together to take attempt revenge on Lord Kira, who had goaded Asano into drawing his sword.
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Quick facts
Year
1978
Runtime
2h 39m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.7/10
Votes
27
Genre
Action, Drama, History
Director
Language
JA
Cast
samurai
jidaigeki
edo period
vengeance
chushingura
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Questions about The Fall of Ako Castle
How long is The Fall of Ako Castle?
The Fall of Ako Castle has a runtime of 2h 39m (2 hours and 39 minutes).
Who directed The Fall of Ako Castle?
The Fall of Ako Castle was directed by Kinji Fukasaku and released in 1978.
What genre is The Fall of Ako Castle?
The Fall of Ako Castle is a Action, Drama, History film (1978).
Who stars in The Fall of Ako Castle?
The cast of The Fall of Ako Castle includes Kinnosuke Nakamura, Sonny Chiba, Tsunehiko Watase, Teruhiko Saigō, Kyōko Enami.
What is the TMDB rating for The Fall of Ako Castle?
The Fall of Ako Castle has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 27 votes.
