The 47 Ronin (1941)
In 1701, Lord Takuminokami Asano has a feud with Lord Kira and he tries to kill Kira in the corridors of the Shogun's palace. The Shogun sentences Lord Asano to commit suppuku and deprives the palace and lands from his clan, but does not punish Lord Kira. Lord Asano's vassals leave the land and his samurais become ronin and want to seek revenge against the dishonor of their Lord. But their leader Kuranosuke Oishi asks the Shogun to restore the Asano clan with his brother Daigaku Asano. One year later, the Shogun refuses his request and Oishi and forty-six ronin revenge their Lord.
Cast
- Chōjūrō Kawarasaki - Kuranosuke Oishi
- Kan'emon Nakamura - Sukeimon Tomimori
- Kunitarō Kawarasaki - Jurozaemon Isogai
- Chōemon Bandō - Sozaemon Hara
- Kikunojo Segawa - Gengo Ootaka
- Utaemon Ichikawa - Tsunatoyo Tokugawa
- Yoshizaburo Arashi - Lord Takuminokami Asano
- Daisuke Katō - Fuwa Kazuemon
- Seizaburō Kawazu - Lord Etchumori Hosokawa
- Mantoyo Mimasu - Kozunosuke Kira
Screenplay
- Kenichiro Hara
- Seika Mayama (Story)
- Yoshikata Yoda (Screenplay)
Themes
Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan, Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Ancient Eastern Dynasties, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor
Keywords
japan, samurai, loyalty, seppuku, ronin, shogun, pride, kyoto, japan, revenge killing, feudal lord, feudal japan, dignity, shogunate, clash of clans, vengeance
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The 47 Ronin about?
- In 1701, Lord Takuminokami Asano has a feud with Lord Kira and he tries to kill Kira in the corridors of the Shogun's palace. The Shogun sentences Lord Asano to commit suppuku and deprives the palace and lands from his clan, but does not punish Lord Kira. Lord Asano's vassals leave the land and his samurais become ronin and want to seek revenge against the dishonor of their Lord. But their leader Kuranosuke Oishi asks the Shogun to restore the Asano clan with his brother Daigaku Asano. One year later, the Shogun refuses his request and Oishi and forty-six ronin revenge their Lord.
- Who directed The 47 Ronin?
- The 47 Ronin was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
- Who stars in The 47 Ronin?
- The 47 Ronin stars Chōjūrō Kawarasaki, Kan'emon Nakamura, Kunitarō Kawarasaki, Chōemon Bandō, Kikunojo Segawa, Utaemon Ichikawa.
- How long is The 47 Ronin?
- The 47 Ronin has a runtime of 3h 42m (222 minutes).
- What genre is The 47 Ronin?
- The 47 Ronin is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The 47 Ronin produced?
- The 47 Ronin was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of The 47 Ronin?
- The themes of The 47 Ronin include: Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan, Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Ancient Eastern Dynasties, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor.