Ronin on a Mission (1987)
Mori Kojiro, a member of the Akō Ronin, fails to identify Kira Kozukenosuke before their attack and is publicly banished by Ōishi Kuranosuke. Ōishi later apologizes privately, revealing that Kira has a decoy and assigning Mori a secret mission to kill the real Kira if necessary. Devastated, Mori finds solace with Okame, a local bar owner. After the ronin avenge their master, Mori, believing their mission complete, plans to leave his samurai life for Okame. However, Terazaka Kichiemon reveals that Kira was not killed but fled, and the decapitated man was a decoy. Mori decides to complete his mission and hunt down the real Kira.
Director: Tokuzō Tanaka
Genre: Action, History
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: September 17, 1987
Cast
- Takuzō Kawatani - Mori Kojiro
- Eitarō Ozawa - Kira Kozukenosuke
- Tetsuro Tamba - Ōishi Kuranosuke
- Yōko Asaji - Okame
- Hikaru Kurosaki
- Yoshihiro Katō
- Naoki Hongo
- Eizō Kitamura
- Soichiro Kitamura
- Kōtarō Izumi
Screenplay
- Tatsuo Nogami (Screenplay)
Music: Toshiaki Tsushima
Production: Toei Company, TV Asahi
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Keywords
jidaigeki
More Films by Director: Tokuzō Tanaka
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ronin on a Mission about?
- Mori Kojiro, a member of the Akō Ronin, fails to identify Kira Kozukenosuke before their attack and is publicly banished by Ōishi Kuranosuke. Ōishi later apologizes privately, revealing that Kira has a decoy and assigning Mori a secret mission to kill the real Kira if necessary. Devastated, Mori finds solace with Okame, a local bar owner. After the ronin avenge their master, Mori, believing their mission complete, plans to leave his samurai life for Okame. However, Terazaka Kichiemon reveals that Kira was not killed but fled, and the decapitated man was a decoy. Mori decides to complete his mission and hunt down the real Kira.
- Who directed Ronin on a Mission?
- Ronin on a Mission was directed by Tokuzō Tanaka.
- Who stars in Ronin on a Mission?
- Ronin on a Mission stars Takuzō Kawatani, Eitarō Ozawa, Tetsuro Tamba, Yōko Asaji, Hikaru Kurosaki, Yoshihiro Katō.
- How long is Ronin on a Mission?
- Ronin on a Mission has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is Ronin on a Mission?
- Ronin on a Mission is a Action, History film.
- Where was Ronin on a Mission produced?
- Ronin on a Mission was produced in Japan.