The Ako Retainers

Name: The Ako Retainers
Director: Sadatsugu Matsuda
Genre: Action, Drama
Released: 1961-03-28
Duration: 151 min
Cast: Chiezo Kataoka, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Hashizo Ōkawa, Satomi Oka

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1961 · 151 min · Action · Drama · TMDB 6.0/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda

Cast

Chiezo Kataoka — Oishi Kuranosuke
Kinnosuke Nakamura — Wakisaka Awajinomori
Chiyonosuke Azuma — Horibe Anbei
Hashizo Ōkawa — Asano Takuminokami
Satomi Oka