47 Ronin

Name: 47 Ronin
Genre: Action, Drama
Released: 1994-10-22
Duration: 129 min
Cast: Ken Takakura, Kiichi Nakai, Rie Miyazawa, Koji Ishizaka, Ruriko Asaoka

1994·Action·2h 9m

Kon Ichikawa's retelling of the classic true story of Samurai honor. When a young clan lord is forced to commit seppuku (ritual suicide), his loyal followers (now Ronin, masterless Samurai) dedicate their lives to avenging his death.

Directed by Kon Ichikawa

japan

samurai

based on novel or book

jidaigeki

edo period

tactical warfare