Another 47 Ronins: Genroku Taiheiki (1995)
In the 14th year of the Genroku period, Asano, the head carpenter of Edo Castle, attacked Kira, the master of ceremonies, with a sword, leading to Asano's forced suicide and Kira's punishment being overlooked. Over a year later in Edo city, Shimohashi Hyogo, a carefree ronin and the nephew of Yagyu Yoshitaka, is ordered by his uncle to investigate the activities of the Ako Ronin, a group sympathetic to Asano's cause. However, Hyogo, who sympathizes with the Ronin's plight, helps out in times of need, rescuing Oishi Kuranosuke and Horibe Yahei from danger. He also teams up with Yaenosuke, a newspaper publisher, and Otaki, a geisha, to plan an attack on Kira's estate.
Director: Yasuo Furuhata
Genre: Drama, Action, History
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: October 7, 1995
Cast
- Yumi Aso - Otaki
- Kinya Kitaoji
- Shigeru Kōyama
- Ken Matsudaira - Shimohashi Hyogo
- Kunihiko Mitamura - Horibe Yahei
- Kōtarō Satomi - Oishi Kuranosuke
- Masahiko Tsugawa - Yagyu Yoshitaka
- Shingo Yanagisawa - Yaenosuke
Screenplay
- Norio Nanjō (Original Story)
- Takahiro Shimura (Screenplay)
Music: Toshiaki Tsushima
Production: Toei Company, TV Asahi
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Keywords
jidaigeki
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Another 47 Ronins: Genroku Taiheiki about?
- In the 14th year of the Genroku period, Asano, the head carpenter of Edo Castle, attacked Kira, the master of ceremonies, with a sword, leading to Asano's forced suicide and Kira's punishment being overlooked. Over a year later in Edo city, Shimohashi Hyogo, a carefree ronin and the nephew of Yagyu Yoshitaka, is ordered by his uncle to investigate the activities of the Ako Ronin, a group sympathetic to Asano's cause. However, Hyogo, who sympathizes with the Ronin's plight, helps out in times of need, rescuing Oishi Kuranosuke and Horibe Yahei from danger. He also teams up with Yaenosuke, a newspaper publisher, and Otaki, a geisha, to plan an attack on Kira's estate.
- Who directed Another 47 Ronins: Genroku Taiheiki?
- Another 47 Ronins: Genroku Taiheiki was directed by Yasuo Furuhata.
- Who stars in Another 47 Ronins: Genroku Taiheiki?
- Another 47 Ronins: Genroku Taiheiki stars Yumi Aso, Kinya Kitaoji, Shigeru Kōyama, Ken Matsudaira, Kunihiko Mitamura, Kōtarō Satomi.
- How long is Another 47 Ronins: Genroku Taiheiki?
- Another 47 Ronins: Genroku Taiheiki has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Another 47 Ronins: Genroku Taiheiki?
- Another 47 Ronins: Genroku Taiheiki is a Drama, Action, History film.
- Where was Another 47 Ronins: Genroku Taiheiki produced?
- Another 47 Ronins: Genroku Taiheiki was produced in Japan.