The 47 Ronin (1941)
In the early 18th-century, Lord Takumi-no-kami Asano, feuding with Lord Kira, tries to kill his opponent in the corridors of the Shogun's palace. The Shogun sentences Asano to seppuku and deprives the palace and lands from his clan, but does not punish Kira. Asano's vassals leave the land and his samurais become ronin and want to seek revenge against the Lord's dishonour. But their leader Kuranosuke Oishi seeks to restore the Asano clan with his brother Daigaku Asano. One year later, the Shogun refuses, and Oishi and 46 rōnin are out for revenge.
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 the early 18th-century, Lord Takumi-no-kami Asano, feuding with Lord Kira, tries to kill his opponent in the corridors of the Shogun's palace. The Shogun sentences Asano to seppuku and deprives the palace and lands from his clan, but does not punish Kira. Asano's vassals leave the land and his samurais become ronin and want to seek revenge against the Lord's dishonour. But their leader Kuranosuke Oishi seeks to restore the Asano clan with his brother Daigaku Asano. One year later, the Shogun refuses, and Oishi and 46 rōnin are out for revenge.
- 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 43m (223 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.