Chûshingura 1/47 (2001)
During Japan's feudal period, a noble lord was treacherously killed by a rival. His 47 samurai retainers took their revenge on their master's killer after scattering into society for several years, so as not to be detected. Having completed their task, all 47 then committed ritual suicide. This series, of which this TV movie is the pilot, follows the adventures of one of these samurai as he patiently waits for the chance to fulfill his destiny.
Director: Shunsaku Kawake
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 160 min
Release Date: December 28, 2001
Cast
- Takuya Kimura - Yasube Horibe
- Eri Fukatsu - Hori Horibe
- Naoki Sugiura - Yahyoe Horibe
- Satomi Kobayashi - Riku Oishi
- Takako Matsu - Aguri (later Yozeiin)
- Yasuko Matsuyuki - Fujimi
- Junichi Okada - Chikara Oishi
- Masahiko Tsugawa - Kozukenosuke Kira
- Satoshi Tsumabuki - Gunbe Takada
- Shinichi Tsutsumi - Asano Takumi-no-kami Naganori
Screenplay
Production: Fuji Television Network
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Keywords
samurai
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chûshingura 1/47 about?
- During Japan's feudal period, a noble lord was treacherously killed by a rival. His 47 samurai retainers took their revenge on their master's killer after scattering into society for several years, so as not to be detected. Having completed their task, all 47 then committed ritual suicide. This series, of which this TV movie is the pilot, follows the adventures of one of these samurai as he patiently waits for the chance to fulfill his destiny.
- Who directed Chûshingura 1/47?
- Chûshingura 1/47 was directed by Shunsaku Kawake.
- Who stars in Chûshingura 1/47?
- Chûshingura 1/47 stars Takuya Kimura, Eri Fukatsu, Naoki Sugiura, Satomi Kobayashi, Takako Matsu, Yasuko Matsuyuki.
- How long is Chûshingura 1/47?
- Chûshingura 1/47 has a runtime of 2h 40m (160 minutes).
- What genre is Chûshingura 1/47?
- Chûshingura 1/47 is a Drama film.
- Where was Chûshingura 1/47 produced?
- Chûshingura 1/47 was produced in Japan.